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Scottish legend questions the use of 'Flower of Scotland'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish legend and prominent rugby figure Jim Telfer, 82, has spoken out against the use of Flower of Scotland as the country’s national anthem.   The Scottish rugby side officially adopted...

Rugby Australia announces change to Head Coach position

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has signed Eddie Jones to be the Head Coach of the Wallabies, as well as overseeing the Wallaroos, on a long-term deal until 2027.Jones previously coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005,...

Owen Farrell cleared to play in England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell will be available for England's opening Six Nations game against Scotland on February 4 after the Rugby Football Union intervened over his ban.   The governing body confirmed Farrell's...

RFU confirms departure of attack coach Martin Gleeson after Nick Evans’ arrival

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Martin Gleeson, the attack coach for England’s Senior Men’s team, has left his role according to the RFU.   Departure appeared inevitable after Nick Evans was handed the reins of...

First England men's U20 team of 2023 announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to play Oxford University on Saturday 14 January (KO 15:00) at Oxford University Sports Ground.  To give all players an opportunity...

England coaching staff update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU can confirm that England men’s attack coach Martin Gleeson will leave his role. RFU executive director of performance rugby, Conor O’Shea, said: “We’d like to thank...

Sale Sharks set for humdinger against Toulouse at the AJ Bell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jono Ross replaces the injured Tom Curry in the back-row and full-back Joe Carpenter starts a match for the first time in over a month as Alex Sanderson makes two changes to the team that toppled Harlequins...

Three changes for Bath Rugby's match with Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby make three changes from their last outing at The Rec for the visit of Toulon in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   Hooker Tom Dunn and centre Cameron Redpath return to starting roles after missing...

Tom Willis to join Saracens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have announced the signing of Tom Willis for the 2023/24 season.   The 23-year-old, who has been playing for Bordeaux after leaving Wasps is one of the finest back-row prospects in the...

Six Nations Countdown: The Last 22 Years

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is 22 days until the 2023 Six Nations get underway, yesterday we selected our All Star 23 in the start of our daily countdown. In 2000 the Six Nations played it's very first game, having been the...