"The players will always back him and follow him" - Billy Vunipola believes Eddie Jones is the right man to take England to the top
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is still the man who can lead England to ultimate glory at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola. Billy Vunipola is convinced Eddie Jones remains the right man to lead...
SA Super Rugby Team of the Decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving punched the numbers, OPTA have helped SANZAAR select the South African Super Rugby team of the last decade based on statistical facts and figures. There has been no South African Super...
5 jaw dropping (and jaw breaking!) Sebastien Chabal moments that we'll never forget
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHe may be better known for his work with French TV these days, but former France internationalist Sébastien Chabal's impact on the game in the past 15 years has been, like the man himself, immense.
SA Rugby hopes to start domestic competition amid coronavirus pandemic
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African Rugby is hoping to have the country's professional players back on the field by 5 June after reports that they may run a domestic competition featuring its six Super Rugby and PRO14...
Agustin Pichot launches bid to become World Rugby chairman
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina's Agustin Pichot, who won 71 caps for the Pumas, announced on Sunday that he will run against incumbent Bill Beaumont to become the new chairman of World Rugby. The 45-year-old...
CONFIRMED: Springboks star Francois Steyn to join Cheetahs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs have confirmed that double World Cup winner Francois Steyn will be joining the club in July on a two-year deal. Steyn was reportedly considering retirement...
Prediction: Who Will Be In Eddie Jones' 40% for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has predicted that just 40% of his 2019 Rugby World Cup squad will make to the showpiece in 2023 in France. This is despite the fact that the England XV that started...
Top 14 sides to cut back on overseas player recruitment
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe coronavirus pandemic is set to change the landscape of rugby around the world with one of the biggest changes set to occur in France. The changes could be a small victory for Southern Hemisphere...
Analysis: The depth of South Africa's Pack
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks went through a major transformation under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 with the former Springbok introducing a new a number of new faces and changing the fortunes of the struggling...
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...
