Gaëlle Mignot breaking new ground ahead of Women’s Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGaëlle Mignot may not see herself as a trailblazer but that does not mean the France coach is not on the eve of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The long-time skipper of Les Bleues is...
New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...
Bulls name squad for vital URC and Champions Cup tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has announced a strong 28-men touring squad that will travel to the United Kingdom and France for back-to-back fixtures in the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship and...
Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...
Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024. The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Farrell warns Ireland have 'a long way to go' to reach their peak despite Grand Slam triumph
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell believes Ireland have "a long way to go" before reaching the peak of their powers despite winning the Grand Slam. Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday after beating...
Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The former Leicester...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
Gatland hails Wales' 'real character' despite France defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland saluted the "real character" demonstrated by Wales in their Six Nations defeat by France at Stade de France. Gatland's side concluded a disappointing campaign, in which they finished fifth,...
