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Richard Cockerill to join England coaching staff - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill is reportedly set to join a revamped England coaching team.   According to the Daily Mail, his appointment could be confirmed next week, with...

Explainer: The 50:22, Goal line drop-out & the other new law variations and how they work

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship officially kicks off this weekend right off the back of the British and Irish Lions series and with it comes the introduction of the new law variation for test rugby this year.   The...

Gleeson joins England coaching staff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Martin Gleeson will join the England senior coaching set-up as attack coach. Gleeson joins from Wasps, where he has been attack coach since 2019.  He enjoyed a successful rugby league playing...

Deacon appointed England Women Forwards Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women have appointed Louis Deacon as forwards coach with immediate effect.    Former England and Leicester Tigers lock-turned-coach Deacon will have responsibility for the forwards...

John Mitchell joins Wasps backroom staff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Mitchell has vacated his role as the England defence coach and will be joining the Wasps coaching staff.   The Premiership club confirmed the news on Friday with the following statement:   'Wasps...

Extended Ireland Women Squad Named For Pre-Season Camps

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 39-strong Ireland Women training squad, which includes four uncapped players, has been announced for the upcoming preparatory camps for the 2021/22 season.     Ireland 7s captain Lucy...

2021/22 Champions Cup Pools Confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Champions Cup pools for the 2021/22 season have been confirmed.    The 24 have been placed into one of four tiers based on their ranking, with the draw placing clubs into two...

Wasps Add to Coaching Ranks for Next Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps can confirm a number of coaching changes for the men’s first team and Academy ahead of next season.     The Club are delighted to announce that England’s Interim...

The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021.      Western Province almost...

Will Simonds signs new deal with Wasps

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have announced that centre Will Simonds has extended his contract with the Club.     The 21-year-old joined Wasps’ Senior Academy ahead of the 2018/19 season and progressed into...