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Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jones will officially depart the position on November 25. Rugby Australia has accepted the resignation of head coach Eddie Jones following the Wallabies’ failure to reach the knockout stages of...

‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation. Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia...

New visual identity revealed as Rugby World Cup embraces exciting future and rugby’s unique energy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With bold ambitions, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has officially become the current Rugby World Cup host and is already cementing its status as an event of firsts. The first Rugby World Cup under...

TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...

Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Youngs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina. Ben Youngs enters Test retirement comforted by the belief that England’s future is in safe hands...

Jamie George demands ‘clarity’ over hybrid contracts for England players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU wants to tie 25 players to the deals that will give Steve Borthwick greater control over frontline members of his squad. Jamie George has urged the Rugby Football Union to give England players...

Rugby World Cup 2023 will leave a legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the 10th edition concluded in style with an historic fourth title clinched by South Africa, Rugby World Cup 2023 has set new standards on and off the pitch for the men’s showcase events leaving...

South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point. South Africa’s victory over New Zealand in the World Cup final was forged in their national psyche, according to some of the stars...

Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks. Here Ultimate Rugby examines five talking points arising from the tournament hosted by France.   BOX...

Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit after Eddie Jones resignation

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’. The chairman of Rugby Australia has said he will not quit following the resignation of coach...