Henry Slade facing spell out with ankle problem
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring both his ankles playing for club side Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership last weekend. The 26-year-old...
Reader's Scrumhalf 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...
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw calls time on international career
6 years ago by Rugby DumpGreig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from international rugby today following a nine-year career, becoming the third Scottish player to hang up his boots this year. The scrum-half, who plays for...
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...
The Breakdown | Leicester Tigers are like Arsenal – stuck in the past desperate for reinvention
6 years ago by The GuardianResources and reputation mean little at the end of the decade in rugby union – no one is too big to fail“Our story is not an imaginary adventure.” They are the concluding words in a short history...
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...
Wallaby utility back signs a new long-term deal with the Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby39 Test cap Wallabies back, Reece Hodge has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2023. The 25-year-old Wallaby has committed his immediate future to...
Springboks dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and fellow...
Jonathan Sexton off to France again?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite being contracted with Leinster and Ireland until 2021, Jonathan Sexton has been linked with a move back to France with Lyon the club reportedly interested with the playmaker according to Midi Olympique. The...
Can Toulouse claim a fifth Champions Cup title season?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was the turn of the new century that saw Toulouse become a European giant with the French club reaching the European Champions Cup final five times in the space of seven years, winning three. Yet almost...
