Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...
Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....
On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...
Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup. Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage,...
On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster. Former England winger Christian Wade announced his retirement from rugby union...
Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...
Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyO’Mahoney is one of several players who could retire after the quarter-final exit to New Zealand. Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s beaten World Cup squad have “left Irish rugby...
