John Mitchell agrees new contract with England Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby coach John Mitchell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension. Mitchell joined Eddie Jones’ coaching staff in September 2018. "I’m...
Six Nations 2021 in focus: Wales
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales finished fifth in last year's Six Nations after registering a solitary win against Italy over the course of the tournament, so there is plenty of scope for improvement this year.
Cheetahs' forwards coach heads to London Irish
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs' forwards coach Corniel van Zyl is set to leave Bloemfontein to begin a new chapter with London Irish as Declan Kidney’s assistant coach. Van spent a significant portion of his...
When will each teamsheet be named for the opening week of the Six Nations?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations is just days away with the action kicking off in Rome on Saturday 6 February as Italy host France at the Stadio Olimpico. The clash at the Stadio Olimpico...
George Ford keen to use boot in Six Nations opener against Scotland
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland fly-half has been working on his spiral kick‘It’s something I think is a very, very good weapon’George Ford has warned England’s rivals he is ready to unleash his new kicking weapon as...
France to use the same 31 players during 6 Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are required to use the same squad for the entire Six Nations because of coronavirus restrictions, the French Rugby Federation revealed on Saturday. This comes after an agreement was reached...
Exiles add van Zyl to coaching set-up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have confirmed the appointment of Corniel van Zyl, with the South African arriving as Assistant Coach in Declan Kidney's coaching set-up. The 41-year-old makes the move from...
Six for the Six Nations: Players to watch from Genge to Woki
5 years ago by The GuardianHalf a dozen of the key figures from each squad primed to make a big impact at this season’s tournamentGenge won his first cap nearly five years ago but has started only one Six Nations match, against...
Corniel van Zyl: London Irish add former Italy lock to coaching staff
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership club London Irish appoint former Italy international Corniel van Zyl as an assistant coach.
Malakai Fekitoa and Zach Kibirige return for Wasps
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLee Blackett has named his Wasps side to host Harlequins at Ricoh Arena in Gallagher Premiership Round Seven on Sunday. Malakai Fekitoa and Zach Kibirige return from...
