Reader's Loosehead Prop of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Greg Laidlaw calls time on his test career
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreig Laidlaw – who captained Scotland more than any other player (39 of his 76 appearances) and is the country’s second all-time points scorer (714) – today brought an end to a...
2020 Rugby Preview and Predictions
6 years ago by Rugby WorldIt's a 2020 vision of the rugby year ahead. This is an advertsing feature. Shout out: Manu Tuilagi of England celebrates with his team-mates (Getty Images)2020 Rugby Preview and Predictions Rugby union...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA round-up of the top stories doing the rounds this morning. Ian Foster confirms all but one of his coaching team All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has today confirmed the bulk of his...
World Rugby release a 16-man shortlist for fans' player of the decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has launched a vote to decide the fan's player of the decade with 16-man shortlist confirmed. Jonathan Sexton is the only Irishman to make the cut with the All Blacks accounting for seven...
Kyle Sinckler's chance run in with Siya Kolisi before the World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with AFP about the Rugby World Cup Final, a game he has no recollection of, Kyle Sinckler revealed that he had a chance meeting with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi during the summer...
The Beast signs for MLR side Old Glory DC
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup winner Tendai “the Beast” Mtawarira has signed for Major League Rugby side Old Glory DC for the 2020 MLR season. 1/2 Delighted to confirm that...
‘We’re calling this the death’s door tour’: cancer and the power of sport | Andy Bull
6 years ago by The GuardianJames Howarth was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2014 and told he had six months to live. Five years later he was watching England’s journey to the Rugby World Cup final in JapanIt’s June 2014, and James...
Ben Morgan signs new deal at Gloucester
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby have today confirmed that England international Ben Morgan has signed a new deal to remain at Kingsholm. The number eight moved to Kingsholm from the Scarlets in the summer of...
Eddie Jones' future post 2021 unclear
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union will not rush extend Eddie Jones' contract past its current expiration of 2021. Jones guided England to the World Cup final in November and with his contract up before...
