La Rochelle lock in O'Gara on long-term contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have succeeded in retaining the coaching services of former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara on a long-term contract which will see him at the helm of the club until 2027. O’Gara...
RFU Statement - Wasps and Worcester Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe administrators for both Wasps Holdings Limited (WHL), the main operating entity of Wasps RFC, and of WRFC Trading Limited, the main operating entity of Worcester Warriors RFC have made ‘No Fault...
Jones leaves England legacy of 'unfulfilled promises', says World Cup winner Woodward
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones leaves behind a legacy of "misguided rhetoric and unfulfilled promises" following his dismissal as England coach, says Clive Woodward. The Australian was sacked nine months out...
Confirmed: England sack Eddie Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a review of the Autumn Nations Series, Eddie Jones has been dismissed from the position of England Head Coach. The RFU will now conclude the long-term work it has been undertaking on...
Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
Stade Français confirm the signing of Joe Marchant
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHot on the heels of his exit at Harlequins last month, Stade Francais have confirmed the acquisition of England international Joe Marchant. 🏴 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓...
United Rugby Championship R9 Weekend Wrap
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLEINSTER WIN TOP-OF-TABLE CLASH DESPITE RED CARD Leinster made it nine wins out of nine in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 38-29 victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Ulster despite being...
Worrying times for Eddie Jones as RFU eye Leicester boss as possible replacement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the RFU take the decision to sack Eddie Jones and appoint Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick to the role of England Head Coach – as currently circulating rumours indicate – a huge pay-out...
Four from four for SA teams over Welsh opposition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a perfect round for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the competition reached the halfway stage, with the local teams proving too strong for their Welsh visitors...
Springboks sensation Kurt-Lee Arendse enjoying proving people wrong as he returns to URC action
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse enjoys nothing more than proving all those people who told him he was too small to play rugby wrong. The diminutive 26-year-old, who is 5ft 9ins and 11st 13lbs, is one of the...
