Tim Horan's International Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTim Horan, still regarded today as one of the most inventive centres to play the game of rugby, was thrown into the proverbial deep-end for his international debut – taking on the All Blacks in the...
Former Samoan international cautious over plans to let players represent more than one Test nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySir Bill Beaumont is prepared to address the possibility of players from the Pacific Islands being allowed to return to play for their country of birth after being captured by other international teams,...
Rugby Australia set to benefit from World Rugby relief fund
6 years ago by The GuardianWorld governing body announces $158m crisis fundAdvances and loans available to Sanzaar unionsRugby Australia’s financial problems could be alleviated by a $158m World Rugby relief fund as the coronavirus...
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...
Argentina withdraw Rugby World Cup 2027 bid and back fellow Tier One nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have pulled out of the race to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup and have thrown their support behind fellow SANZAAR nation, Australia, the only other tier-one nation currently believed to be competing...
All Blacks players face 50% wage cut due to coronavirus crisis
6 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand Rugby will make cuts if no play in 2020All areas of game asked to ‘share financial pain’The All Blacks and many of their fellow top professional players could lose half of their income...
Rugby Championship could be at the end of the year as Australian rugby hiatus gets set to extend
6 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby Australia is set to indefinitely extend their suspension of professional competitions beyond May 1, but has already drawn up several models for rescheduled domestic and Test competitions.
World Rugby rule out SANZAAR bailout
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot has made clear that World Rugby won’t hand out any financial relief to cash-strapped SANZAAR (South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argetina) nations. Pichot...
No bailout for Rugby Australia as World Rugby warns Sanzaar nations of domino effect
6 years ago by The GuardianSanzaar nations facing huge deficit with no rugby in 2020Augustin Pichot says there is ‘no handout possible’Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot says World Rugby will not bail out Sanzaar nations that hit...
"The players will always back him and follow him" - Billy Vunipola believes Eddie Jones is the right man to take England to the top
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is still the man who can lead England to ultimate glory at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola. Billy Vunipola is convinced Eddie Jones remains the right man to lead...
