A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing. The veteran coach was dismissed...
Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon latest star to sign long-term deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs captain Jake Gordon has signed a two-year extension to remain in Australian Rugby until the end of 2025. Gordon is the latest to commit beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, with...
Australia international Kurtley Beale stood down following charges over alleged sexual assault
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKurtley Beale has been stood down by Rugby Australia after he was charged over an alleged sexual assault. The NSW Waratahs back was arrested by police over reports a 28-year-old woman was assaulted...
Jones held Australia talks while he was England head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has revealed he held talks with Australia while he was England head coach and is relishing a "great rivalry" with his former team. Jones was sacked as England boss last month and has...
Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw. Jones was dismissed by...
Dave Rennie issues statement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Monday’s announcement Dave Rennie has issued the following statement. “Firstly, I’d like to thank all of those who have reached out to Steph and I over the past 48 hours or...
Jones would snub RFU administrators if Australia face England at the Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will ignore Rugby Football Union (RFU) administrators if his Australia side face England at the World Cup in France this year. Jones was sacked as England head coach last month and...
Jones discusses the state of the game in Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe bombshell announcement coming out of Rugby Australia earlier today sees the mercurial Eddie Jones taking the Wallaby reigns from Dave Rennie just eight months out from the World Cup in France. Just...
Rugby Australia announces change to Head Coach position
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby 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,...