Mitchell officially appointed England defence Coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell has officially been appointed defence coach of England after the RFU and Blue Bulls reached a settlement agreement. Mitchell, who was until recently head coach of the Bulls, has...
John Mitchell finally begins new role as England rugby defence coach this week
8 years ago by The Guardian• Long-running saga ends after compensation paid to Blue Bulls• Former All Blacks head coach starts at three-day training campThe Rugby Football Union has finally secured the services of John Mitchell...
John Mitchell's playing and coaching career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the reports that John Mitchell is set to leave Blue Bulls and fix his eyes on a defence coach role in England, we take a look at the 54-year-old's playing and coaching career...
8 Springboks released for Currie Cup duty
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Springboks have released eight players from their Rugby Championship squad that returned from New Zealand on Sunday for Currie Cup and provincial duty this weekend. In addition to...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell leaves Blue Bulls for England Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell will join England as their new defence coach as early as Sunday, according to Netwerk24. The RFU reportedly...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian Women’s Sevens trio sign new contracts Australian Women’s Sevens veterans, Sharni Williams, Shannon Parry and Alicia Quirk have committed to the Aussie Sevens program, locking...
Former Springbok Zane Kirchner joins Bristol Bears
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner has joined Bristol Bears on a one-month loan deal from Pro14 side Dragons with immediate effect. Kirchner, who can operate at full-back, wing or centre,...
Reshuffled Springbok side to face Wallabies
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will face the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane with a new-look front row, a reshuffled loose trio as well as a different midfield combination following the announcement of the...
Bok coach offers his services to the Bulls - reports
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to SARugbyMag Rassie Erasmus could coach the Bulls in next year’s Super Rugby competition. The Bulls are set to be without John Mitchell who is set to become England’s...
Cheslin Kolbe added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Blitzbok and DHL Western Province outside back Cheslin Kolbe has been added to the Springbok squad for the forthcoming Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship as the only uncapped player. The Toulouse...
