Dave Rennie named as the new Wallabies head coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as Head Coach of the Wallabies. Rennie will fulfil his current commitments with Glasgow Warriors before joining the Qantas...
Saracens face further fine for failing to show up for Champions Cup launch
6 years ago by The Guardian• No-show comes after 35 points docked for salary cap breach • Chris Robshaw says ‘cheating’ had stained rugby’s imageSaracens face a £50,000 fine after failing to turn up for the launch of...
Liam Williams ruled out of the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fullback Liam Williams has been ruled out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after picking up an ankle injury in training. According to reports, the injury is so bad that the 28-year-old...
Sarries start title defence with Saints loss, Exeter beat Quins
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Grayson's late penalty snatched a 27-25 win for Northampton Saints at champions Saracens as Exeter Chiefs started the Premiership season with a narrow win over Harlequins. Saints led 21-16...
Saracens triumph was built on winning legacy - McCall
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark McCall said Saracens "suffocated" Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final after a victory he said was built on experience. Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall claimed his side's dramatic...
Sarries roar back in Twickenham thriller to complete double
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs led by 11 points midway through the second half, but Saracens produced a comeback worthy of champions to win the double. Saracens produced another magnificent...
Leinster ruin Stuart Hogg’s farewell to claim Pro14 title against Glasgow
7 years ago by The Guardian• Glasgow 15-18 Leinster• Ringrose and Healy tries plus Sexton kicks decisiveLeo Cullen knew the European Champions Cup finalists would be up against it playing Warriors in their own city, and the...
Northampton have ‘puncher’s chance’ of upset against Exeter, says Tom Wood
7 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton recovered from relegation battle to finish fourth• Play-off semi-final rivals Exeter finished top of the PremiershipWhen Northampton lost at home to Newcastle at the beginning of December,...
Saracens confirm Vunipola facing three months out
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola is unlikely to play much part in England's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches after Saracens confirmed the prop will require "a minimum of three months to recover" from hamstring surgery. The...
Saracens confident injured Mako Vunipola will be fit for World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Loosehead prop tore his hamstring in Champions Cup final• England’s first warm-up match is against Wales on 11 AugustMako Vunipola’s season is over but the Saracens director of rugby, Mark McCall,...
