England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to ‘prioritise’ well-being
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell is taking a break from international rugby but will contine to captain and play for Saracens. England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship...
Ben Curry has career goal of playing for England alongside twin brother Tom
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale forwards have never represented their country at the same time. Ben Curry’s greatest ambition in rugby is to play alongside twin brother Tom in England’s back row. Ben, Sale’s...
Rugby Australia announces Daniel Herbert as new Chair
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia announces Daniel Herbert as new Chair Wallaby number 715, Herbert played 67 Tests for Australia, and was a part of the Wallabies teams that won the 1999 Rugby World Cup, 2001 British and...
Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...
State Unions Call For Resignation of RUGBY AUSTRALIA Chair
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySix Rugby Australia member unions, including Queensland, ACT and West Australia, have today called on Rugby Australia Chair Hamish McLennan to immediately resign from the Board. The unions have sent...
George North approaches Provence Rugby - reports
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrently second in Pro D2, Provence Rugby is also very active on the transfer market and is working hard to secure the services of Welsh star, George North. The Aix leaders want the great dynamic launched...
Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...
Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMUNSTER ARE UNDERSTOOD to be closing in on the signing of tighthead prop Oli Jager, who has been playing with the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2017. The former Ireland U18 international grew up in Kildare...
Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry & Stephen Jones join Moana Pasifika Coaching Staff
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika are pleased to announce the appointment of Toaigaotumua Tom Coventry and Stephen Jones to their coaching staff for 2024. The two world-class coaches bring a wealth of international...
Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...
