Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller. England’s dramatic final push for Rugby World Cup glory in Sydney 20 years ago had one of Clive Woodward’s favourite acronyms laced...
Jason Robinson has yet to watch a rerun of England’s World Cup success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe was a central figure in the Sydney success. Winning the World Cup may be the highlight of Jason Robinson’s career but even two decades later the cross code star has yet to watch a rerun of England’s...
Former All Blacks scrum coach joins Auckland outfit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have landed recent All Blacks scrum guru Greg Feek ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Feek was the mind behind a New Zealand scrum...
Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...
Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan "until I retire" and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks. Mo'unga has moved to Toshiba Brave...
On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...
RIP Springbok World Cup '95 winner Hannes Strydom
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMr Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union, paid tribute to former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom, a member of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad in 1995, who sadly passed away in a car...
Zebre Parma secure late draw with Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZebre Parma claimed a converted try five minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 22-22 draw against United Rugby Championship opponents Cardiff in northern Italy. Replacement lock Leonard Krumov touched...
JJ Hanrahan kicks Connacht to narrow win over Hollywoodbets Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half JJ Hanrahan's second-half penalty edged Connacht to a 13-12 Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban. After away losses against Munster, Leinster, Ospreys...
Munster beat DHL Stormers in repeat of last season's final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy lock Edwin Edogbo's second try in five starts steered Munster to a hard-earned 10-3 win over the DHL Stormers at a rain-soaked Thomond Park. Ireland stars Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Conor...
