Freddie Burns signs for the Highanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish first-five Freddie Burns will join the Highlanders for the 2023 edition of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Burns, currently playing for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership has agreed terms with...
Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...
Jones held Australia talks while he was England head coach
3 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
3 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...
Leicester Tigers add Danny Wilson to coaching team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm Danny Wilson will join the club’s coaching team as a part-time consultant for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Wilson was most recently Head Coach...
No return date set for Quade as Wallabies playmaker reveals road to RWC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper says his rehabilitation from a ruptured Achilles has been “great”, but the playmaker “can’t say” when he will return to the playing field, writes theroar. Cooper...
New Zealand Sevens draw announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPivotal pool matches await the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens teams on day one of the hotly anticipated and final HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on January 21-22. The last...
Munster Assistant coach confirms they won't be signing Malcolm Marx
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Assistant Coach Denis Leamy has confirmed that the club won't be signing Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx. The 28-year old was linked with a move to the Irish Province...
Burger Odendaal signs for Northampton Saints
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African centre Burger Odendaal will join Northampton Saints ahead of the 2023/24 season, the Club can today confirm. Odendaal will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this...
Jones backs England successor Borthwick to succeed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones believes Steve Borthwick is well-equipped to succeed him as England coach. A difficult 2022 bookended by Six Nations frustrations and a dismal November international period saw...
