Richard Cockerill rugby player
Richard Cockerill rugby player

Richard Cockerill

16th Dec 1970 1.78m/108kg Assistant Coach

Intriguing round 1 clashes in EPCR Challenge Cup

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The EPCR Challenge Cup gets underway on Friday, featuring nine ties across six countries and including some intriguing clashes on early-season form. ASM Clermont Auvergne’s clash with Edinburgh...

Joe Schmidt Could Be Offered European Return With Head Coaching Role

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has been linked with numerous roles in European rugby over the last few months. At one point he was thought to be in the running to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU high performance director,...

Richard Cockerill to become Montpellier's new sports boss

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an interview with the Midi Olympique, the president of the Montpellier club, Mohed Altrad confirms that Philippe Saint-André will take a step back with the sportsman next season.   Philippe...

Richard Cockerill to leave his role at England Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Cockerill will leave his role at England Rugby to join Montpellier as forwards coach.   Cockerill will continue to work with England throughout the Guinness Six Nations.   Cockerill,...

Former England centre Tindall questions Jones dismissal ahead of World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones should have been given until the conclusion of next year's Rugby World Cup to turn England's results around, according to former centre Mike Tindall.  The Australian was dismissed on...

Jones sacking 'is utter madness' – Haskell

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England's decision to sack head coach Eddie Jones nine months before the Rugby World Cup is "utter madness", according to former back-row James Haskell.   Jones' fate was confirmed on Tuesday following...

Confirmed: England sack Eddie Jones

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a review of the Autumn Nations Series, Eddie Jones has been dismissed from the position of England Head Coach.   The RFU will now conclude the long-term work it has been undertaking on...

Cockerill speaks out ahead of AUS vs ENG second Test

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

If the talk coming out of the England camp is anything to go by, the Wallabies will be bracing for a furious onslaught up front as Eddie Jones’ men look to even the series after defeat in the first...

Introducing: The Eight Uncapped Players In The England Squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for England’s summer tour to Australia with eight uncapped players included.   Jones' has had to deal with a lengthy injury list with George...

Richard Cockerill tests positive for Covid

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England coach Richard Cockerill has tested positive for COVID.  He returned a positive lateral flow test early on Friday morning and immediately went into isolation.  A positive PCR result confirmed...