Ex England attack coach Simon Amor to coach Hong Kong at 2021 Asia Rugby Championships
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hong Kong Rugby Union has announced that Simon Amor, former Head of Sevens and attack coach for England’s Rugby Football Union, will serve as interim Hong Kong coach at this year’s Asia...
Matt Cox announces Retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors back-row forward Matt Cox has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season. It’s the end of an era as Matt Cox announces his retirement from...
New deal for Sam Stuart at Newcastle Falcons
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Sam Stuart has committed to Newcastle Falcons for another two seasons. The 29-year-old has played 57 times during his four years with the club, scoring four tries in 12 games this season. Stuart...
Two assistants brought in for England's summer tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has added to his coaching staff for England’s summer series of fixtures. Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join the coaching team for the three matches. Robinson, who is...
Rassie Erasmus explains why Cornal Hendricks did not make the Springbok squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has explained the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series. One of the biggest talking points after the...
Saints legend Wood signs contract extension
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints flanker Tom Wood will continue playing at Franklin’s Gardens next season after signing an extension to his contract. The 34-year-old flanker has turned out 226...
Manu Tuilagi ruled out of first start in 8 months
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi will miss his first chance to start in eight months after being ruled out of Sale Sharks' clash with Harlequins. Sale Sharks confirmed the news on Friday with the statement...
England boss impressed by the development of Marcus Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has praised the improvement of Harlequins pivot Marcus Smith describing the 22-year-old's development as "really positive". "I think he is getting a nice...
Manu Tuilagi 'fit and ready to go' for England
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi says he is "fit and ready to go" if required for a resumption of his Test career this summer. Tuilagi made his long-awaited return from an Achilles injury, he suffered...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he rates most highly at the moment. The Stormers and South African...
