Snakeskin shoes and skipping training as Jim and Andy tell stories about Dean Richards
6 years ago by Rugby DumpDean Richards is an England icon, both from his playing days and his subsequent career as a coach. While he may well be remembered more for his role in the controversial Harlequins 'bloodgate' scandal...
Eddie Jones to be asked to take pay cut with RFU set for £50m losses
6 years ago by The GuardianCoronavirus having massive financial impact on RFUCuts may impact on Jones’s contract extension talksEddie Jones will be asked to take a pay cut after the Rugby Football Union revealed it is set to lose...
Billy Vunipola commits future to Saracens
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola has become the latest Saracens player to commit his future to the relegated Premiership club. Saracens will drop into the second-tier Championship at the...
Six Bizarre Signings In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith rugby becoming more and more of professional each year, the more players will move around. There have been plenty of fantastic signings over the years for many of clubs but we have a look...
England Legend Lawrence Dallaglio selects his British and Irish Lions XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Lawrence Dallaglio has named his Lions XV and has effectively written off Alun Wyn Jones’ chances of securing a starting slot on the Lions' three-Test showdown...
Where are they now? Every World Rugby Junior Player of the Year since 2008
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Under 20 Championship draws plenty of interest each year as we get a glimpse of what is to come in the future of the game with the best players in the World under the age of the 20 going...
Toulouse reportedly win the race for Saracens and England International
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll rugby might be on ice due to the coronavirus at the moment but that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from churning over. One of the most recent reports is another update on the situation of...
Stephen Jones snubs Richie McCaw in greatest Test captains list
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran journalist Stephen Jones and former England pivot Stuart Barnes were tasked with selecting their list of the ten greatest Test captains in their Sunday Times story. Barnes...
Williams commits to Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Harry Williams says he feels ready to move to another level after extending his stay with Exeter Chiefs. Exeter Chiefs prop Harry Williams has signed a new "long-term" contract with...
Optimism flows for Premiership despite shutdown's financial pressure
6 years ago by The GuardianThere are more quesitons than answers for how rugby will resume but top tier clubs are taking necessary action to survive At a time when the domestic season in Europe should be gathering pace, rugby has...
