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The Favourite To Lead The British and Irish Lions In 2021

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bookmakers have revealed their favourite to captain the Lions 2021 on their tour to South Africa.     Alun-Wyn Jones is a traditional favourite of Warren Gatland having handed Jones the...

RFU chief Bill Sweeney warns rugby landscape could emerge dramatically altered

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England have extended the contract of head coach Eddie Jones until the end of the 2023 World Cup.

Api Ratuniyarawa signs contract extension with Saints

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today announce that Fijiian international Api Ratuniyarawa has signed a new contract to stay at Franklin’s Gardens.     A superb ball carrier, expert at getting...

My favourite game: Wales v England, Five Nations 1999

6 years ago by The Guardian

The feeling among Welsh fans was that something was afoot, that they could deny England a grand slam at WembleyWembley is on loan but today it really must belong to Wales for the final Five Nations game...

Cheslin Kolbe came through so much – Van Niekerk reflects on Springboks' 'amazing' Rugby World Cup triumph

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup was a spark to encourage Wayde van Niekerk to achieve "great things" on behalf of South Africa. Wayde van Niekerk says it was "an amazing inspiration" to see South Africa win the Rugby...

Highs and Lows: Eddie Jones' England coaching tenure

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the best and worst moments of Eddie Jones' England tenure following his contract extension.     Eddie Jones has the best win ratio of any England coach, but the biggest...

Jones pursuing perfection & lasting legacy with England

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones admits he will probably be walking away as a Rugby World Cup winner in three years if England live up to his lofty expectations.     It was announced on Thursday that the...

Eddie Jones's Most Memorable, Ridiculous and Controversial Quotes As England Coach

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has made some unforgettable comments during his time as England coach. We look at the most memorable ones.     With Eddie Jones having extended his contract until the end of...

World unions will unite to help Australia

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has stood down 75 per cent of its workforce for three months, with Bill Sweeney saying boards are trying to help.     Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney...

Eddie Jones' England reign in numbers as coach signs new deal

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Using Stats Perform data, we take a look at Eddie Jones' England tenure after he agreed a contract extension.  Eddie Jones will look to enhance his legacy with England over the next four years after...