Bledisloe Cup: The Five Underlying Stories
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Bledisloe Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand only a few days away, here are few different aspects and storylines that one can follow in the build up. All Blacks to go all out in Bledisloe...
Argentina confirm side for Wallabies Test as Cheika welcomes Jones rematch
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as he tries to plot another rare coaching win over long-time friend and foe Eddie Jones. In a twist few could have imagined only a few months ago,...
Will Loftus factor be too much for Eddie's Aussies?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly elected Wallabies coach Eddie Jones will have it all to do in Pretoria on Saturday (8 July), as the maverick coach looks to secure a first ever victory for the Australian's at Loftus Versveld....
Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...
A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing. The veteran coach was dismissed...
Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon latest star to sign long-term deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs captain Jake Gordon has signed a two-year extension to remain in Australian Rugby until the end of 2025. Gordon is the latest to commit beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, with...
Australia international Kurtley Beale stood down following charges over alleged sexual assault
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurtley Beale has been stood down by Rugby Australia after he was charged over an alleged sexual assault. The NSW Waratahs back was arrested by police over reports a 28-year-old woman was assaulted...
Jones held Australia talks while he was England head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has revealed he held talks with Australia while he was England head coach and is relishing a "great rivalry" with his former team. Jones was sacked as England boss last month and has...
Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw. Jones was dismissed by...
