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O'Gara and New Zealand-linked Robertson named Barbarians coaches for All Blacks XV game

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson will be part of the Barbarians coaching staff for their game against an All Blacks XV, amid links to the New Zealand job.     Scott Robertson will join Ronan O'Gara in coaching...

Glasgow Warriors add Allan Dell to pack

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors can confirm that British and Irish Lion and Scotland international prop Allan Dell has joined the club ahead of the 2022/23 season, adding further strength in depth in the front-row...

Jamie Roberts calls it a day with heartfelt statement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Decorated Wales and Brititsh & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has announced his retirement from all rugby. The 35 year-old recently completed a stint with the Waratahs in Australia which capped off...

Eddie Jones revels in 'great feeling' of England silencing Australia's crowd

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England levelled their three-match series with Australia on Saturday with a performance Eddie Jones took great delight from.     Eddie Jones said silencing Australia's supporters...

Porter and Freeman set for England debuts in second Australia Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped pair Guy Porter and Tommy Freeman will make their England debuts after they were named in Eddie Jones' starting XV for the second Test against Australia. The tourists will also hand a first...

All Blacks XV Northern Tour announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) newest Team in Black, the All Blacks XV, will embark on a 3-week global tour playing in North America, the UK and Europe. Matches against Canada and the Barbarians have...

England head coach Jones will 'thrive' under pressure on Australia tour, says ex-assistant Ella

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glen Ella says England will not lack belief under Eddie Jones as they prepare to do battle with Australia.     Glen Ella says Eddie Jones will be thriving on coming under fire and expects...

History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant.     In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...

'I had nothing to lose' - Danny Care

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After four years in test exile, Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care has revealed how he got back in the England squad.   Before coming off the bench for England against the Barbarians last...

"George you are very very lucky" - Nigel Owens discusses George Kruis' back heel conversion

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former test referee Nigel Owens says that George Kruis is lucky to have his backheeled conversion awarded.   Playing in his final professional match last Saturday, George Kruis slotted...