Victor Matfield offers thoughts on 2021 Lions Tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring an interview with SA Rugby Podcast, 2007 World Cup winner Victor Matfield pointed out some noteworthy similarities, regarding the Springboks, between the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa and the...
Stuart Lancaster steels Leinster for 'far from broken' Saracens backlash
6 years ago by The GuardianThe former England head coach will not be underestimating the task facing the Irish side in their Champions Cup quarter-final, saying of relegated Saracens: ‘This is their last dance’ When asked if...
WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe skins the La Rochelle defence to score a blinder
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe got Toulouse off to a perfect start on Saturday against La Rochelle scoring in the 11th minute of the game as he strolled in from a neat set-piece. However, the Springbok...
Premiership | Sale Sharks v Bath line ups and preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe plucky Bath outfit will march on AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday with the goal of breaking into the top four on the standings as they attempt to outfox a sturdy Sale Sharks. Bath have had a good...
England rugby players accept 25% wage reduction for 2020-21 season
6 years ago by The GuardianAgreement will be in place for one yearRFU has made commitments to player welfare initiativesEngland’s players have accepted a 25% wage reduction for the 2020/21 season, the Rugby Football Union has...
England players agree pay cut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU has confirmed that as a result of the challenges posed by COVID-19, a one-year arrangement has been reached with the players accepting a 25% reduction in remuneration compared to the previous year. Under...
USA Rugby announces steps towards World Cup bid, backed by MLR owners
6 years ago by The GuardianOut of bankruptcy, union will undertake feasibility studyMLR owners back union in seeking investment for bidUSA Rugby will explore a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, an effort backed by...
Premiership | Saracens vs Exeter Chiefs lineups & preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate game of the round takes the form of Saracens hosting the table-topping Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Park on Sunday evening. While Saracens are out of the running as far as...
Autumn Nations Cup goes behind Amazon paywall
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmazon Prime has been unveiled as the broadcast partner for the new Autumn Nations Cup in November. The streaming services will broadcast 14 of the 16 matches in...
Details Of The New Autumn Nations Cup Revealed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDetails of the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup, as well as the fixtures for the remainder of the 2020 Test Window, have been confirmed. England will play four matches, including three Quilter Internationals,...
