Dan Carter reveals Richie McCaw's interesting ritual before a test match
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has revealed fellow All Black great Richie McCaw’s pre-match obsession during his remarkable 148-test career. McCaw joined his former test teammate and ...
Lions Tour In Jeopardy? Possible Warren Gatland Replacements
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe shadow that the COVID-19 virus has cast across the rugby world has left it shrouded in uncertainty. One of the bleakest results arising out of the unfortunate situation is the question mark over the...
Red Roses second-row Poppy Cleall
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe England lock/back-row talks bare bottoms, coach tricks and Champagne momentsHigh rise: England's Poppy Cleall wins a lineout against Ireland (Getty Images)The England lock/back-row talks bare bottoms,...
Watch: Rassie Erasmus' Rugby World Cup final half-time speech that inspired the Springboks to victory
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks lead England 12-6 at half-time during the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Japan. Here is what he and is assistants said in the change room at the break.
Sir Clive Woodward slams Pacific Nations for backing Bill Beaumont and takes aim at 'shameful' behaviour of Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer World Cup-winning England coach Sir Clive Woodward has blasted nations for their handling of the World Rugby Chairman elections. Woodward took exception to Fiji and Samoa for their...
Beaumont looks to the future after being re-elected as World Rugby chairman
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter defeating Agustin Pichot in the first round of voting, Bill Beaumont will remain as the head of World Rugby for a further four years. Bill Beaumont wants to deliver a "stronger,...
Japan set to become a Tier 1 Nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan are set to become a Tier One Nation according to a report by Japanese publication Nikkei.com. According to the report by the Nikkei, Bill Beaumont has made a promise to the Japan...
2021 British and Irish Lions tour faces axe
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa next year could be in jeopardy with the tour possibly being postponed or even cancelled as the home unions - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - fight...
Lost youth: RFU face questions with up to 20% of academy talent at risk | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianUp to a fifth of the most promising teenagers may be overlooked or ignored while the pressure of being an academy player could be negatively impacting on exam resultsLeading age-group, academy and school...
Beaumont beats Pichot to World Rugby Chariman role
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and British and Irish Lions player, Bill Beaumont, has been re-elected as Chairman of World Rugby after beating Agustin Pichot to the position following the voting process. Beaumont,...
