All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to take sabbatical in Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane will take up a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) contract in 2024 to play a season for Suntory in Japan League One.The 31-year-old, 95-Test loose forward will...
Scotland win WXV2 Trophy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland secured three wins out of three games in the first WXV 2 tournament in South Africa this month, beating South Africa, USA and Japan. The final standings came down to points difference with Italy,...
Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJones will officially depart the position on November 25. Rugby Australia has accepted the resignation of head coach Eddie Jones following the Wallabies’ failure to reach the knockout stages of...
‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation. Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia...
TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...
Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit after Eddie Jones resignation
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’. The chairman of Rugby Australia has said he will not quit following the resignation of coach...
Eddie Jones resigns from Australia job after poor World Cup campaign – reports
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has resigned as Australia head coach, according to reports in the country. The 63-year-old former England boss was in charge of a disastrous World Cup campaign, which saw Australia fail to...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
