England to bid for 2031 World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Guardian has reported that England will take a run at the 2031 World Cup. The Rugby Football Union has confirmed its intention to bid to host the 2031 World Cup as part of a long-term...
Two new additions to England coaching team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has finalised his England senior men’s coaching set-up with the appointments of Richard Cockerill and Anthony Seibold. Cockerill joins as a forwards coach and will work...
Barnes calls for on Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Barnes has called for Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell for Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith during the autumn internationals. Barnes believes that going with Farrell "would be...
Mortlock speaks out against scrapping Giteau Rule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recent announcement that Rugby Australia would be scrapping the Giteau Rule has mostly been received with praise, however, some significant figures have slammed the decision. The...
Richard Cockerill to join England coaching staff - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill is reportedly set to join a revamped England coaching team. According to the Daily Mail, his appointment could be confirmed next week, with...
Report: McKenzie signs deal with Japanese club
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Chiefs' playmaker Damian McKenzie will skip Super Rugby next year after signing a lucrative deal to replace Beauden Barrett at Japanese club Suntory, according to a report by the New Zealand...
Eddie Jones to take charge of next Lions tour?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe dust has barely settled on the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour but talk about the 2025 tour to Australia has already commenced. Currently, the talk is that the honour of managing...
Gleeson joins England coaching staff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMartin Gleeson will join the England senior coaching set-up as attack coach. Gleeson joins from Wasps, where he has been attack coach since 2019. He enjoyed a successful rugby league playing...
Richard Cockerill to team up with Eddie Jones?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recently out-of-work Richard Cockerill could be heading back to Twickenham after meeting with England head coach Eddie Jones earlier this week. Cockerill cut ties with Edinburgh Rugby...
England to Play Tonga in November
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU has confirmed that England Senior Men will play Tonga at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 6 November (3:15pm KO). The game is one of a trio of Test matches that Eddie Jones’...
