Australia send a message to Six Nations over World Rugby vote
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia chairman Paul McLean revealed that the organisation's backing of Agustin Pichot as World Rugby boss was sending out a message to the Six Nations. The Unions went to the polls on...
Update: The Highest Paid Rugby Players In The World
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe list of the highest-paid rugby players in the world has been updated. The likes of Matt Giteau and Dan Carter are effectively free agents which has changed the current Top 15 highest...
Next England Scrumhalf? Six Players Who Could Rival Ben Youngs and Willie Heinz
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore the next Rugby World Cup in France, Eddie Jones will need to have selected who will take the reigns at scrum-half for his side. Jones selected just two scrum-halves in his 2019 Rugby World...
Tough luck for Scotland and Argentina as 2023 World Cup Draw Still Set For November
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and Scotland are likely to end up in Pools of Death for the 2023 Rugby World Cup with the draw for the competition still set to take place in November later this year despite the disruption...
Fiji chairman resigns from World Rugby council following alleged homophobia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji chairman Ratu Vilikesa Bulewa Francis Kean has stood down from the World Rugby council amid serious allegations regarding his conduct which could threaten Bill Beaumont's bid for...
A better rugby video game is crucial for the sport's future, says contender for World Rugby Chairman
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWorld Rugby Chairman contender and former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot says that rugby needs to produce a higher quality video game and embrace Esports if it is to engage new and existing fans in the...
Agustin Pichot pledges to put the British and Irish Lions on the 'global stage
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Los Pumas scrumhalf Agustin Pichot, who is in the running to become the new chairman of World Rugby, says he would take the British and Irish Lions to a global stage if he is elected. The...
Rugby to watch this weekend
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThere may be no live matches this weekend but you can still get your rugby fixNo quarter given: Ireland's Robbie Henshaw is wrapped up by Pumas at RWC 2015 (Getty Images)There may be no live matches this...
World Rugby chairman suggests the rest of international calendar could be scrapped
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont suggests that the rest of test calendar this year could be scrapped. Bill Beaumont believes that there is a “distinct possibility” that the...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
