‘I left it all out there’: Vunivalu eyeing a spot in starting line-up against Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySuliasi Vunivalu is eyeing a potential starting spot against Georgia in Australia’s opening World Cup match after a career-best cameo against France that will give Eddie Jones a selection “headache”...
The Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies; Talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Les Bleus get a comfortable win over the Wallabies in front of a home crowd at the Stade de France. Eddie Jones misery continues as Australia suffer a humbling 41-17 loss to World Cup...
France vs. Australia: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian head coach Eddie Jones is still looking for his first win as Wallabies head coach after taking the reigns in January earlier this year. The Wallabies were soundly beaten 41-17 by France at the...
Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...
Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTop spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...
Chicken Shop Date: Foketi reflects on World Cup call, French 'rollercoaster'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLalakai Foketi is ready to take his opportunity against France, having reflected on his World Cup call-up over a roast chicken with family. The 28-year-old was not used by coach Eddie Jones during...
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen spends time with Wallabies in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen declared the Wallabies were “looking good” after confirming he was spending “three or four days” with Eddie Jones and...
Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...
George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup. Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...
Eddie Jones loses it with the Australian media over their "negativity"
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Eddie Jones was at his competitive best with the Australian media at his latest press conference. Clearly taking exception with recent reporting surrounding the Wallabies, Jones laid...
