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Thursday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

          Warren Gatland names a few players almost guaranteed to feature on the 2021 Lions tour   British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has suggested that...

CONFIRMED: Shaun Edwards unveiled as France's Defence Coach

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has today been confirmed as France's new Defence Coach following months of speculation.     Edwards left his Wales role after over a decade following...

Stormers set to lose lock Cobus Wiese to Saracens

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Young utility forward Cobus Wiese is in advanced negotiations with Premiership giants Saracens to sign a five-year deal with the European champions, reports claim.     According to rugby365,...

November Test Preview: Ireland Women v Wales Women

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

On the back of training camps in Scotland and France, the Ireland Women will get a measure of their early season progress when they tackle familiar rivals Wales at the UCD Bowl today. 2019 NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL:...

Jones names barnstorming Bastareaud’s new position

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ahead of their encounter with Fiji this Saturday at Twickenham, Barbarians coach Eddie Jones has created a new position for Mathieu Bastareaud, calling the former France international a ‘utility’ player.

Nigel Owens has no intention of hanging up his whistle just yet

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh referee Nigel Owens has no intention of hanging up his whistle just yet.     The 48-year-old was set to call time on his officiating career at the Rugby World Cup but refereeing...

Racing 92 send out a warning to Saracens with Paris Derby romp

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 face off against Saracens in the opening round of the Champions Cup.    The final Champions Cup fixture of the opening weekend is billed to be an entertaining one as an under-fire...

Monday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marchant signs new Quins deal which includes a spell in New Zealand     Harlequins centre Joe Marchant has signed a three-year contract extension with the London Club, until 2023. Additionally,...

Red Roses begin autumn series with win over France

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women began their autumn series with a 20-10 win against France in Clermont-Ferrand.   Playing their first game since coming second in the Women’s Super Series in San Diego in the...

Aaron Cruden returns to the Chiefs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby Union have announced today former Chiefs co-captain and All Black Aaron Cruden has signed with the Chiefs for 2020.   30-year-old Cruden, will return home from France...