World Rugby confirms scrum law amendment
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaffirming its commitment to evidence-based injury-reduction in the sport, World Rugby has announced details of a minor amendment to the scrum law, reducing the ‘axial’ or rotational load...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji stun Maori All Blacks A 62 year record was crushed in Suva as Fiji earned a comprehensive win over the Maori All Blacks. In true Fijian style they showed incredible hands and spatial...
Brown, Smith & Dombrandt join England squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England men’s squad will assemble today in Bristol for their second Rugby World Cup training camp (14-18 July). 40 players have been called up with Harlequins players Mike Brown, Alex...
The Waratahs confirm Bernard Foley's departure
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs have confirmed that Wallabies playmaker Bernard Foley will head overseas after the Rugby World Cup in Japan, though his destination still remains a mystery. The flyhalf has spent...
Tickets Selling Fast For Ireland’s Guinness Series
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTickets for Ireland’s Guinness Series games against Italy and Wales in the build up to the Rugby World Cup are selling fast with limited options available in many categories. Ireland take on Italy...
Wales hooker happy to see scrum law finally changed
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter World Rugby announced the law change to ban ‘axial loading’, Wales and incoming Harlequins hooker Scott Baldwin has given his reaction on Twitter.
Scarlets appoint former hooker Emyr Phillips as development skills coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scarlets and Wales hooker Emyr Phillips has joined the Scarlets as a development skills coach. Injury forced Phillips to retire from playing professional rugby in 2018 after more than 150...
Alun Wyn Jones re-signs with Wales & the Ospreys
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has announced a contract extension with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys, securing his future in Wales. The world’s most capped international second row (134...
Eddie Jones names 35-man World Cup training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his official Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad. 35 players will assemble at The Lensbury Hotel on Sunday (7 July) for England's first official...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Wallaby lock pens new deal Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has extended his stay at the NSW Waratahs after signing a two-year extension with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union. The...
