Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
Match official amendment: Wales v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed a change to the match officials for the Wales v Georgia match at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on 7 October. James Doleman (New Zealand) replaces Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)...
Skelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies skipper Will Skelton says the team remains united behind coach Eddie Jones, whose future is uncertain following Australia's disastrous World Cup campaign. Jones's job will depend on a review...
Eddie Jones says he's 100% committed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia head coach Eddie Jones will stay committed to the Wallabies despite their possible early exit at the Rugby World Cup in France. The Wallabies suffered its second consecutive pool match loss...
Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...
Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Eddie Jones' secret job interview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, Eddie Jones was interviewed for another job just weeks before the World Cup began. The Sydney Morning Herald report that he interviewed for the Japan head...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Chile reaction (captain Sigren, head coach Lemoine)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Chile captain Martín Sigren and head coach Pablo Lemoine following their team's 71-0 defeat by England at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September. Pablo Lemoine, head coach On...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...
