The Breakdown | Shutdown gives rugby union an unmissable opportunity to reset
6 years ago by The GuardianCovid-19 crisis offers rugby union a chance to address issues ranging from the overcrowded calendar to club budgetsRealism in rugby has gone viral in the last month. English club owners from Bristol’s...
Leicester Tigers - The Premiership's Most Successful Team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish Premiership rugby is known the world over for its hard, gritty nature; where players take to the field in clean kit and leave almost indistinguishable from each other, their bodies layered in mud,...
County cricketers to waive £1m in prize money over coronavirus crisis
6 years ago by The GuardianPlayers agree to cede more than 50% of this year’s prize moneyPremiership Rugby announces indefinite suspension of seasonDomestic cricketers in England have waived £1m in prize money as part of a deal...
Premiership Season Further Delayed While Tickets Are Donated To The NHS
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership Rugby Chief Executive Darren Childs has issued a statement about the ongoing disruption to Premiership Rugby season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In the statement, Childs...
QUIZ: Can You List Every England Captain Since The Turn Of The Century
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIs there a higher honour for a test player than captaining their side? There have been some truly inspirational captains of England over the years and other rather forgettable ones. Today,...
“It’s always nice to get one up on him” - Warren Gatland has identified Eddie Jones as the coach he “loved beating”
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions and Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland has picked out Eddie Jones as the coach he “loved beating” during his time as Wales head coach. Gatland spoke on Sky...
England's Next Great Blindside and Their Answer To Pieter-Steph du Toit?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe composition of England's back-row is hotly debated topic every time a squad is announced, more so since Eddie Jones has taken the reigns at HQ. Jones has fired the debate since the start...
Eddie Jones Calls For Less Focus On Power And Strength With More Ball-in-play Time
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has called on World Rugby to show more leadership to make the game a more appetising spectacle. Jones extended his contract as the England boss until the end...
Lions Legends - Ian McGeechan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the 132 years of the British & Irish Lions tradition, few men have poured as much time, blood, sweat and tears into the iconic red jersey as Sir Ian McGeechan. McGeechan was born in Yorkshire...
Latest Rumour Mill
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all live sport on pause, the rugby rumour mill is going wild! We take a look at some of the rumours around player movements, league returns and much more: Dave Rennie...
