Connacht undaunted by haunted Highveld
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at...
Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has raised the possibility that he could still be present for Australia 2027. Owen Farrell has returned from the World Cup with the hunger to prolong his career for as long as possible. Farrell...
Tireless Tongan Timani Loving Life In Wales As He Posts Season's Best In BKT URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving just posted season’s best figures in the BKT URC, Lopeti Timani is clearly thriving in his new role at Cardiff Rugby. The official stats show the tireless Tongan made a remarkable...
World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 schedule announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger provides a promotion pathway to HSBC SVNS 2025 Top four placed men’s and women’s teams will secure their place in the new promotion and relegation...
Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller. England’s dramatic final push for Rugby World Cup glory in Sydney 20 years ago had one of Clive Woodward’s favourite acronyms laced...
Jason Robinson has yet to watch a rerun of England’s World Cup success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe was a central figure in the Sydney success. Winning the World Cup may be the highlight of Jason Robinson’s career but even two decades later the cross code star has yet to watch a rerun of England’s...
Former All Blacks scrum coach joins Auckland outfit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have landed recent All Blacks scrum guru Greg Feek ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Feek was the mind behind a New Zealand scrum...
Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...
Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan "until I retire" and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks. Mo'unga has moved to Toshiba Brave...
On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...
