Rugby World Cup 2019: All change in coaching merry-go-round
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs South Africa celebrate a record-equalling third Rugby World Cup triumph, the newly-crowned champions are among a host of top international sides heading into a new era. Rassie...
Top Performers - Worcester warriors v Exeter chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySixth placed Exeter Chiefs took on 10 th placed Worcester Warriors at Sixways. Both sides came intothe game having won one game and lost the other. The difference was a bonus point victory forExeter. We...
It would break my heart to see Wales in the doldrums - Gatland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing head coach Warren Gatland wants Wales to kick on under Wayne Pivac after his glorious 12-year tenure came to an end. Warren Gatland said it would break his heart if...
Eddie Jones names England team to play South Africa in final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday 2 November. Captain Owen Farrell will lead...
Premiership Highlights: Bath v Exeter Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath bounced back from their thrashing at the hands of Bristol to edge the Exeter Chiefs 13-10 in atrocious weather conditions in round 2 of the Premiership. Bath opened the scoring with an early penalty,...
NZR boss says it is 'impossible' for Gatland to coach All Blacks and Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) CEO Steve Tew said it would be "impossible" for Warren Gatland to coach the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions as the Wales boss prepares to vacate his role following the Rugby...
Hogg's Chiefs debut ends in Bath defeat at rainy Rec
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg's Exeter Chiefs debut ended in defeat as Bath ground out a 13-10 victory in Friday's Premiership clash at The Rec. Full-back Hogg made his first appearance for last season's losing...
Eddie Jones reinstates Ford-Farrell combination for RWC semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi final. Captain Owen Farrell is named at inside centre with George Ford selected at fly...
Sayonara, Japan! New era awaits Brave Blossoms
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbandoned, crumbling stadiums and empty, cracked swimming pools. Plummeting participation and dwindling interest. Platitudes and empty gestures. The reality of sporting legacy is it rarely...
Cheika quits as Wallabies coach after World Cup elimination
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika will not seek re-appointment after Australia's loss to England in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Australia head coach Michael Cheika has stepped...
