Rugby World Team of the Decade
6 years ago by Rugby WorldAs a new decade hoves into view, assembling a composite XV from the past ten years was always going to be an irresistible challenge. Over to you, Jacob Whitehead… Skills and sinew: Brodie Retallick offloads...
World Rugby release a 16-man shortlist for fans' player of the decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has launched a vote to decide the fan's player of the decade with 16-man shortlist confirmed. Jonathan Sexton is the only Irishman to make the cut with the All Blacks accounting for seven...
Rob Howley says sorry for betting on rugby while he 'battled demons'
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer Wales attack coach is banned from rugby until June 2020Howley reveals struggles in dealing with his sister’s tragic deathRob Howley has apologised for breaching rugby union’s betting rules as...
Ex-Wales coach Rob Howley banned for betting breach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wales attack coach, Rob Howley, has been banned from rugby union for 18 months for breaching betting rules. Howley was sent home from the Rugby World Cup in Japan just days before...
Rob Howley banned from rugby for 18 months after placing bets on Wales
6 years ago by The GuardianHowley used WRU mobile and email to place online betsBan relates to 363 bets over 45 months – some on Wales teamAttack coach can return on 16 June with half of ban suspendedRob Howley, the former Wales...
Matt Sherratt to return to Sixways
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Sherratt is to re-join Worcester Warriors as Attack and Backs Coach as successor to Neil Doak who will leave Sixways by mutual agreement when his contract expires at the end of the current season. Sherratt...
'Should of been Scott Robertson' - Fans and media react to Ian Foster's appointment as the new All Blacks head coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster's appointment as the new All Blacks head coach hasn't been a popular pick in New Zealand with a number of fans reacting negatively to the announcement on Wednesday. 54-year-old...
South Africa crowned champions in Dubai as Fiji finish ninth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blitzboks will head to their home event in Cape Town on top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 standings after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the Dubai Rugby Sevens Cup final. South Africa...
Israel Folau tests the waters in South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rugby Australia and Israel Folau finally settling their case of unfair dismissal, Israel Folau is looking for a new club to ply his trade which has led him to South Africa. It seems that...
WRAP UP: Dubai 7s - Day One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Sevens Series returned with a bang on 5 December with five of the eight men's matches on day one of the Dubai Rugby Sevens 2019 decided by seven points or less. VIEW FIXTURES/RESULTS Series...
