Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Four
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Part Four of our Rugby's Biggest Bruisers series, we take a look at a bulldozing Fijian, a not-so-gentle giant South African and a battle-hardened Namibian... READ PART ONE HERE READ...
Club World Cup Gets Stuart Lancaster's vote
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and former England head coach Stuart Lancaster reckons a club Rugby World Cup competition would be a 'great step forward'. The idea of a club World Cup has been floated...
"It is time to shake up the rugby scene and look after players" - Ellis Genge on new union plans
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge says it is time to "shake up the rugby scene" after confirming plans to set up a new union, designed to provide elite players with improved commercial and...
Rugby players could lose THREE STONE during lockdown according to a top physio
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMedic Luke Anthony who worked at Gloucester and was head of sports science for Brian McDermott’s Reading says that top players could lose as much as three stone (about 20 kgs) in muscle mass...
Australia send a message to Six Nations over World Rugby vote
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia chairman Paul McLean revealed that the organisation's backing of Agustin Pichot as World Rugby boss was sending out a message to the Six Nations. The Unions went to the polls on...
Women's Six Nations looks to move in rugby calendar
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations schedule is set for a radical overhaul according to a report in the Guardian. The organisers are considering creating a new window for the women’s competition to avoid clashing...
Update: The Highest Paid Rugby Players In The World
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe list of the highest-paid rugby players in the world has been updated. The likes of Matt Giteau and Dan Carter are effectively free agents which has changed the current Top 15 highest...
Women's Six Nations looks to move in rugby calendar to increase exposure
6 years ago by The GuardianChange considered to avoid clash with men’s tournamentEngland v France scheduling criticised for this year’s eventThe Six Nations schedule is set for a radical overhaul, with organisers considering...
Premiership Rugby facing a significant drop in the value of its broadcasting rights - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby is facing a significant drop in the value of its broadcasting rights according to a report in the Times. The Premiership failed to agree on a deal with either BT Sport or...
Joe Marler WILL NOT miss a single game despite lengthy ban
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Harlequins loosehead prop Joe Marler will be free to play as soon as the rugby season resumes, according to a report in The Times. The now infamous incident occurred just 10 minutes...
