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WRU to appoint first woman CEO

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union are to make history by appointing UK Government big hitter Abi Tierney as their new boss. Tierney will become the WRU's first female chief executive, replacing Nigel Walker who held...

Eddie Jones loses it with the Australian media over their "negativity"

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies 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...

Petrus du Plessis appointed to Leicester Tigers senior coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach. The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new Scrum Coach...

Wallabies and their attack coach part ways on the eve of Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have confirmed that assistant coach Brad Davis will not be part of their backroom staff at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, after he left his position with immediate effect. The 55-year-old...

Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral...

World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game.   Farrell was sent off in the second...

Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad.   The 33-year-old, who captained the...

Independent disciplinary update: George Moala (Tonga)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga's George Moala has been suspended for five matches, having received a red card in Tonga’s international test match against Canada on 10 August.   Independent disciplinary update: George...

Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland as Gregor Townsend names his RWC squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has today named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023, to be held in France from next month. Captain Jamie Ritchie leads a selection comprising...

Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives.  With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...