“This has been a difficult decision to make in the most unprecedented of circumstances" - Newcastle Falcons Promoted
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed receipt of the Rugby Football Union’s decision to promote the club to the Premiership for the 2020-21 season. The Falcons were 18 points clear at the top of...
Controversial Decisions On Forward Passes Could Become A Thing Of The Past
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland teams have been practising with a new hi-tech ball that could change the way rugby is officiated overnight. Premiership clubs Bath and Leicester Tigers have been trialling the...
Sexton's captaincy could come under review
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton believes his position as the side's captain could be reviewed following the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Sexton took over the captaincy from Rory Best...
Back outlines where Eddie Jones must go from here
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Rugby World Cup winner Neil Back has said that Eddie Jones must give players “greater ownership” going forward. This comes after the England head coach signed a new contract to remain in charge...
THROWBACK: Sam Burgess' TWO massive hits against Wasps
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Burgess' time in rugby union was short-lived lasting just one season with Bath and featured in England's disastrous home Rugby World Cup. His inclusion and performances at the World Cup were...
Eddie Jones says he has unfinished business as England head coach
6 years ago by The GuardianAustralian extends contract to end of 2023 Rugby World CupRFU will know about Japan summer tour by the end of April Coronavirus – latest updates | See all our coronavirus coverageEngland will know by...
The Varsity Match - The Oxford v Cambridge Tradition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe annual Oxford v Cambridge fixture, or The Varsity Match, as it is commonly known, is a tradition which reaches all the way back to 1872. The inaugural fixture occurred a year after the first ever...
The RFU have announced how final league table will be decided for the Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the early end of the rugby season in England as a result of COVID-19, The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is today announcing the final league positions for the Greene King IPA Championship, Tyrrells...
Eddie Jones Locked In Until The Next World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones and the RFU have agreed a contract extension which will see him continue his role until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Jones joined England...
New Zealand Super Rugby Team of the Decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR have selected their Kiwi Super Rugby team of the last decade and what a team it is! Seven of the last ten titles have been won New Zealand teams with the Crusaders leading the way...
