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Six Nations CEO to step down

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations CEO Ben Morel has announced that he will be stepping down from his post after the 2022-23 season.   Morel has held his position since 2018 and was successful in securing significant...

Woodward calls for Jones dismissal if England lose Six Nations opener against Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones should be sacked as England head coach if his side fail to beat Scotland in next year's Six Nations opener, says former boss Clive Woodward.   The Australian oversaw a 27-13 defeat to...

England results 'not where we expect them to be', says RFU

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England's results this year are "not where we expect them to be", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has accepted, as questions continue to be asked of Eddie Jones' future as head coach.   The Red Rose...

RFU Statement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU review panel which includes board and executive members along with independent, former players and coaches will hold a series of meetings in the next two weeks to discuss the Autumn Nations campaign...

Jones insists England 'moving in the right direction' despite poor Springboks defeat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones remains bullish about the side's future despite Saturday's poor 27-13 loss to South Africa rounding out their worst calendar year since 2008.   The loss at Twickenham...

Jack Willis joins Toulouse

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As an additional player, England international Jack Willis joins Stade Toulousain until the end of this 2022-2023 season.   The 25-year old has played more than 80 games for his former club Wasps.   "We...

Sharikadze says World Rugby cannot 'ignore' Georgia after Wales win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have now beaten Italy and Wales in 2022, and captain Merab Sharikadze believes they deserve a place in the Six Nations.     Merab Sharikadze says World Rugby can no longer "ignore"...

Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Energetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday.   The...

Last time they faced off: Ireland vs Australia (2018)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland completed an outstanding 2017-18 season with a series win in Australia, edging the third and final Test 20-16 at Allianz Stadium.   Joe Schmidt's side claimed a Six Nations Grand...

Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...