The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
Who should be the next captain of the British and Irish Lions? The Rugby Pod share their insight
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWith the British and Irish Lions set to tour South Africa again next year, speculation about who will make the tour has already started. Here, Jim and Andy from The Rugby Pod discuss who should captain...
World Rugby not interested in 2021 'Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has ruled out the possibility of holding an international invitational tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2021 to provide relief following the coronavirus pandemic. Former Rugby...
"Coronavirus Cup" To Snuff 2021 Lions Tour?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancis Baron, former Chief Executive of the RFU, has put together a proposal for what is currently termed the “COronavirus Cup” – a 16 international team competition planned for June/July...
Jake White adds Breakdown Specialist to new coaching setup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has confirmed his much anticipated senior coaching group, after what may best be described as an overhaul of the BLOU MASJIEN (Blue Machine) since his induction into...
Proposed Million Dollar World Tournament Could Postpone Lions Tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU has been urged to back a radical plan to host a Rugby World Cup-style tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2021 which could raise up to £250 million to ease the financial...
The Day The Joker Cut His Teeth - Joe Marler's Test Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving captained England U18 and represented the country’s U20 side as well, Joe Marler looked set toone day take the field for the senior side. That eventuality finally transpired in June...
Gareth Edwards ranked as the greatest scrumhalf of all time by Barnes and Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Times has continued their Top Tens series with Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes picking their greatest scrum-halves of all time and for once they agree on one thing with both selecting Gareth Edwards...
Springbok lock set to leave Gloucester
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the departure of Johan Ackermann at Gloucester, the side could lose star second-rower Franco Mostert. The Springbok World Cup winner could leave the Premiership to join Japanese Top...
Panasonic Wild Knights Confirm The Signing Of European Test Duo
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapanese Top League side Panasonic Wildknights have confirmed the signing of England lock George Kruis and Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes. The pair will replace Sam Whitelock, a World Cup winner...
