Eddie Jones names 35-man World Cup training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his official Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad. 35 players will assemble at The Lensbury Hotel on Sunday (7 July) for England's first official...
Christian Lealiifano named in the first Wallabies squad of the year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies veteran Christian Lealiifano has been named in the Qantas Wallabies first squad of 2019, after Michael Cheika and the Australian Test selectors confirmed a 34-man squad for the Test against South...
Tom James joins Scarlets on two-year deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have signed former Wales international wing Tom James on a two-year contract. The 32-year-old will link up with the squad next week, continuing an impressive career in professional rugby. James...
Getting to know All Blacks' uncapped quartet
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the announcement of their 39-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, we slightly shift our attention to the 4 new uncapped players in the squad, namely: Braydon Ennor, Josh Ioane,...
'Gats is phenomenal with what he's done' - Fitzpatrick has applauded NZ Rugby's decision to grant Gatland special dispensation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to take over the Chiefs on a four-year deal that will allow him to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021. Sean Fitzpatrick has applauded the decision of New...
Quesada hails 'spectacular' Jaguares
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada led the Jaguares into the Super Rugby final with a dominant triumph over the Brumbies. Jaguares coach Gonzalo Quesada lauded his side's "spectacular" achievement...
Danny Cipriani added to England's RWC training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has announced a squad of 31 players to attend England’s second training camp at The Lensbury Hotel (30 June-4 July). Danny Cipriani, Piers...
Warren Gatland's video message to Chiefs fans upon new appointment
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWarren Gatland was on Friday confirmed as the new Head Coach of the Chiefs, following the departure of Colin Cooper a day earlier. The departing Wales boss will take over after the World Cup, then be released...
Ivan van Rooyen to retain head coach role at Golden Lions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced that Ivan van Rooyen will retain the role of head coach of the club after they just missed out on a spot in the final last year. Van...
Blues sign Hurricanes halfback
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman and Hurricanes halfback Finlay Christie will move back home to play for the Blues starting from the 2020 Super Rugby season. . The 23-year-old, who is the back-up to TJ Perenara at the Hurricanes...
