John Mitchell joins Wasps backroom staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell has vacated his role as the England defence coach and will be joining the Wasps coaching staff. The Premiership club confirmed the news on Friday with the following statement: 'Wasps...
John Mitchell named as England A head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland defence coach John Mitchell has been tasked with overseeing the England A side as they prepare for their clash against Scotland A this weekend. England head coach Eddie Jones said: “Mitch...
England assistant coaches step down
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby coaches Simon Amor and Jason Ryles are stepping down from their roles with the senior men’s team. Amor and the RFU have mutually decided to part company so that he can explore...
Report: Three key coaches pull out of British and Irish Lions Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions could be facing a coaching crisis with a report by The Times suggesting that three key coaches have made themselves unavailable for the tour to South Africa. Andy...
Ben Youngs believes that Antoine Dupont will change 'the way that nines play the game'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of England's clash with France at Twickenham this weekend, veteran scrumhalf Ben Youngs spoke highly of his opposite number Antoine Dupont. Youngs, 31, believes that he will be...
John Mitchell can't help but wax lyrical about Antoine Dupont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont is set to feature against England this weekend at Twickenham having recovered from COVID-19. The scrumhalf has been in stellar form over the last year and starred in the opening...
Report: Gatland assembling a formidable coaching line-up for the British and Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland plans on assembling the most formidable coaching line-up witnessed in British and Irish Lions history, The Telegraph reports. The former Wales boss is set to task the likes of Scotland...
Wales & England brace for colossal clash in Cardiff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile proceedings will, unfortunately, be devoid of the magnificent voices of the red-clad Welsh faithful, down on the pitch at the Pricipality Stadium, the exchanges will be as fiery as they have been...
Tuesday's round-up of Six Nations news
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales injury update: There is good news in the pipeline for the Welsh at scrumhalf with Tomos Williams back at training after his hamstring issues. The 26 year-old is, however, not expected to...
Mitchell eyes tackle height discipline
3 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyJohn Mitchell does not want England's players to be deterred from making dominant tackles despite the recent spate of red cards.
