Dan Tobin to join England coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Dan Tobin to his coaching team as a strength and conditioning coach. The 40-year-old joins the England men’s set-up in October from...
Springboks v All Blacks second Test: Things worth knowing
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand must beat reigning world champions South Africa there on Saturday to have a chance of retaining the Rugby Championship. Cape Town has always been a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks,...
Schmidt forced into backline changes for Argentina Test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes Australia's second test against Argentina will be the perfect opportunity for players to step up as they look to continue their winning momentum. Schmidt has been...
World Rugby permutations: Ireland could leapfrog All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and fourth round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Although Ireland have not played a...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA. The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test expected to receive approval
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand are close to signing off a historic Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day in 2026, which would be held in Perth and also see Super Round played at the same venue on surrounding days. A...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
Wallace Sititi starts for the All Blacks against the Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison have named their All Blacks team to play South Africa in the fourth...
More intense challenge expected from the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am agreed on Wednesday that their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense...
Wayne Barnes becomes RFU Board member
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Barnes OBE has joined the RFU Board. He replaces Phil de Glanville, as the RFU Senior Men’s Professional Rugby Board Representative. His appointment begins immediately...
