On this day in 2006: Mike Ruddock resigns as Wales head coach
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Ruddock resigned as Wales head coach on this day in 2006. The then 46-year-old stepped down just 11 months after he led his country to their first Six Nations Grand Slam triumph in 27 years, leaving...
Looking Back: Leinster v Stade Francais
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the beginning, Stade Francais was something of a stumbling block for Leinster. This was back when French clubs were the dominant force in the Heineken Cup as Toulouse (1996) and Brive (1997) captured...
5 memorable meetings between Wales and Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have an impressive record against the Pumas. Wales and Argentina will face each other in a first Rugby World Cup clash since 1999 on Saturday. The opening Marseille quarter-final sees Wales start...
Rhys Ruddock On Why He Chose The Green Of Ireland Over The Red Of Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe voice on the other end of the line serves as an immediate reminder that Rhys Ruddock is a rugby player with a pretty unique back story. Straight away, it’s unmistakable - that Welsh lilt to the...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Mike Ruddock: Ex-Wales coach says home players 'will all be told' to target Sexton
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-Wales coach Mike Ruddock says all the home players will be told to target Ireland captain Johnny Sexton in Sunday's Six Nations game.
Promising Irish back rower set to sign for the Ospreys - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising back-rower Will Hickey is set to pursue a professional rugby career in Wales with the Ospreys, according to a report by The42. Murray Kinsella reports that the former Ireland...
Mike Ruddock has committed his future to Ospreys
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have announced that Mike Ruddock has committed his future to the region for the next three years as the new Development Director at the Liberty Stadium. Ruddock completed a rugby review...
