Premiership Rugby Ins and Outs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the Premiership returns on the 14th of August, it will be 159 days after the last match was staged with Bristol Bears defeating Harlequins to mark their fifth Premiership win in a row, their...
The Powerhouse XV Saracens Could Field In The Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens' relegation to the Championship next season has seen a number of players leave the club ahead of their season in England's second tier. However, Mark McCall and his team have done a fantastic...
Carling responds to Woodward's claims about England's 'Laurel and Hardy' RWC final preparations
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer England captain Will Carling has said that it is “very dangerous” to judge England’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup final on two incidents, following comments made by Sir Clive Woodward.
Mike Ruddock has committed his future to Ospreys
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have announced that Mike Ruddock has committed his future to the region for the next three years as the new Development Director at the Liberty Stadium. Ruddock completed a rugby review...
Nick Easter joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Easter will be Newcastle Falcons’ defence coach following the club’s promotion back into the Premiership - the former England No 8 returning to his homeland after a successful spell coaching...
Elliott Obatoyinbo signs new Saracens contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Elliott Obatoyinbo has committed his future to the club until 2022. The 21-year-old has signed a new two-year contract and will graduate from the Senior Academy into...
The Breakdown | Plan to speed up rugby union just part of massive overhaul needed
6 years ago by The GuardianIn addition to changes involving scrums and the tackle area, a younger audience must be attracted if the game is to thriveWould the outcome of last year’s World Cup have been different had teams been...
Andy Christie signs new Saracens deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that Andy Christie has signed a new two-year contract with the club. The young back rower will remain at Allianz Park until at least 2022 and will graduate from the Senior...
The New Look Tigers: How Leicester could line up when the Premiership returns
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn influx and exodus of talent at Welford Road will see a very different looking side turn out for the Tigers once the Premiership resumes on Friday 14 August. The Tigers' first tasks...
6 Things You May Not Have Known About Eddie Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has risen as arguably the best and most revered coaches of the modern era. Having grown up in the working-class community of South-Eastern Sydney, Jones developed a colourful character with...
