Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
Saints defence coach to head up England u20s
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlan Dickens has been appointed England men U20s head coach. Dickens joins the Rugby Football Union from Northampton Saints where he was most recently defence coach for the Premiership side. Dickens,...
Franco Smith appointed as Italy interim coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have announced that former Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will coach the side for the 2020 Six Nations while they search for Conor O'Shea's permanent replacement. O'Shea left his role with...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoseph drops out of All Blacks race & re-signs with Japan The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has today announced that coach Jamie Joseph has signed a new deal with Japan, taking...
O’Shea steps down as Italy coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor O’Shea has officially brought his stint in charge of Italy to an end after Italian Rugby announced that he would vacate his role with immediate effect. The Irishman was appointed as...
Challenge Cup - Round 1 Reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester launch Challenge Cup campaign with bonus point win Worcester Warriors got their Challenge Cup campaign off to the perfect start after a commanding 57-14 success over Enisei-STM in...
Double injury blow for Wales
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Rugby have today announced that Jonathan Davies and Rhys Patchell both need surgery after sustaining injuries at the Rugby World Cup and face lengthy spells on the sidelines. Davies...
Red Roses begin autumn series with win over France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
Van Graan won't rush Carbery's return
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster head coach Johann van Graan is hopeful that Joey Carbery will be fit and available by Christmas after he returned from the World Cup with a recurrence of his ankle injury. It...
Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...
