Samoa and New Zealand win Cape Town Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter three action-packed days of World Rugby Sevens Series action in Cape Town, Samoa’s men and New Zealand’s women ended the event - and 2022 - in style with victory. Samoa...
Small tweaks for Blitzboks as they go for a double
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComing off a convincing tournament win in Dubai last week may have boosted the self-belief that the Blitzboks are doing something correctly, but Springbok Sevens coach, Sandile Ngcobo, believes the reset...
Jones sacking 'is utter madness' – Haskell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's decision to sack head coach Eddie Jones nine months before the Rugby World Cup is "utter madness", according to former back-row James Haskell. Jones' fate was confirmed on Tuesday following...
Jones leaves England legacy of 'unfulfilled promises', says World Cup winner Woodward
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones leaves behind a legacy of "misguided rhetoric and unfulfilled promises" following his dismissal as England coach, says Clive Woodward. The Australian was sacked nine months out...
Owen Williams joins the Ospreys as short-term cover
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have signed Wales international Owen Williams as short-term injury cover. Williams, who returned from Japan last year, joins the Welsh club as a temporary replacement...
Australia women and South Africa men reign supreme in Dubai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia began their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title defence on a winning note as they claimed an unprecedented hat-trick of Emirates Dubai 7s titles with a 26-19 victory against their closest rivals...
Robshaw convinced Jones is right man to lead England and makes Southgate comparison
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Robshaw is convinced Eddie Jones remains the right person to lead England at next year's Rugby World Cup and drew comparisons to Gareth Southgate's success in football. The Australian endured...
France’s Damian Penaud voted Player of the Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 26-year-old has played a central role in France’s unbeaten 2022 and receives the award ahead of New Zealand’s Ardie Savea and Italy sensation Ange Capuozzo. The shortlist was compiled...
'Look at Mourinho, Pochettino, Wenger' – Ugo Monye questions if Eddie Jones has reached end of the line with England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has lost the support of England's fans and may be an example of a world-class coach who has stayed too long in his job, like Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. That is the verdict of...
Antoine Dupont cleared to play for Toulouse against Munster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse star Antoine Dupont is free to play against Munster in next week's Champions Cup opener after his ban was reduced on appeal. The scrum-half had been suspended for four...
