Pro14 plan for late August return
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlans are being considered to resume the Pro14 season on 22 August following the global pandemic. Discussions are being held over the tournament's future with games probably staged behind...
Italy's bid for a place in the Six Nations and their record since
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May 1995, Italy continued their bid to join the Five Nations as they beat Ireland 22-12 in Treviso, their first success over any of the big eight countries. Diego Dominguez kicked 17...
Wales centre Nick Tompkins: “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made”
6 years ago by Rugby WorldNick Tompkins has no regrets about opting for Wales instead of England. Here the Saracens centre opens up on an eventful seasonDebut delight: Nick Tompkins celebrates his try against Italy (Getty Images)Nick...
From a small town in Reporoa to a World Champion to a potential career ending injury to All Black captain | The Sam Cane Story
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, Ian Foster made his first move as All Blacks' head coach by naming looseforward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane as the new Captain of the All Blacks. A natural leader, 28-year-old...
Kieran Read's successor as All Blacks captain has been confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane has been named as the new Captain of the All Blacks. The news was announced on SKY Sport's The Breakdown show tonight, with Cane succeeding...
Sir Clive Woodward slams Pacific Nations for backing Bill Beaumont and takes aim at 'shameful' behaviour of Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer World Cup-winning England coach Sir Clive Woodward has blasted nations for their handling of the World Rugby Chairman elections. Woodward took exception to Fiji and Samoa for their...
Japan set to become a Tier 1 Nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan are set to become a Tier One Nation according to a report by Japanese publication Nikkei.com. According to the report by the Nikkei, Bill Beaumont has made a promise to the Japan...
Fergus McFadden’s Ireland Career In Pictures
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFergus McFadden has today announced his decision to retire from professional rugby when the 2019/20 season concludes, bringing the curtain down on a 13-year career with his home province Leinster and a...
Pichot or Beaumont - How the Unions are expected vote or have voted already
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes are in and the new Chairman of World Rugby will be announced on 12 May 2020. We have broken down who has voted for Sir Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot with some of the...
No Home Tests An Increasing Possibility For Argentina In 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina face the likelihood of not playing a single test match on home soil in 2020 due to the global pandemic. According to Americas Rugby News, the Responses to the pandemic means that...
