Fijian Drua Welcomes Alistair Rogers As Defence Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Fijian Drua has announced the appointment of Alistair Rogers as the new Defence Coach ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Rogers replaces Brad Harris who finished his tenure with the Club...
Amy Rule determined to help Black Ferns bounce back in Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup-winning prop insists morale remains high in the New Zealand camp despite their 18-17 defeat to France on the opening weekend of WXV 1. Following on from a tough loss is not something...
WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
Uruguay: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memoryPlaying against two of the top teams in the world, for the first time in a global tournament, was huge for Uruguay, a small country desperate to maintain its progress on the world stage....
Head coach Jones (AUS) - 'The intellect in the game has grown and we've trailed off'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Australia head coach Eddie Jones and captain Will Skelton as they assess their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign and look to the future at a media briefing on Friday. Eddie Jones, head coach On...
Head coach Cheika, Bogado, Sclavi (ARG) - 'Players enjoy these situations'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Argentina coach Michael Cheika, full-back Martín Bogado and prop Joel Sclavi on Tuesday ahead of their Pool D game against Japan on Sunday, 8 October. Michael Cheika, head coach On...
NZL team announcement (v URU): head coach Foster, captain Cane, Vaa'i, Fainga'anuku
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, captain Sam Cane, second-row Tupou Vaa'i and winger Leicester Fainga'anuku at a media briefing on Tuesday after announcing their team to face Uruguay...
ACT Brumbies mark Japan arrival with Sapporo City Hall visit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Stephen Larkham, Assistant Coach Ben Mowen, alongside Ben O’Donnell and Harry Vella received a warm welcome by Sapporo City Mayor, Katsuhiro Akimoto, together with local government and...
FIJ team announcement (v GEO): head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu, Radradra, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwalui, head coach On changes made to the team: "There's a couple of changes there, obviously Jiuta Wainiqolo had an issue with his ankle and is still recovering from that and Mesake Doge had...
