France’s Damian Penaud voted Player of the Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 26-year-old has played a central role in France’s unbeaten 2022 and receives the award ahead of New Zealand’s Ardie Savea and Italy sensation Ange Capuozzo. The shortlist was compiled...
'Look at Mourinho, Pochettino, Wenger' – Ugo Monye questions if Eddie Jones has reached end of the line with England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has lost the support of England's fans and may be an example of a world-class coach who has stayed too long in his job, like Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. That is the verdict of...
Antoine Dupont cleared to play for Toulouse against Munster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse star Antoine Dupont is free to play against Munster in next week's Champions Cup opener after his ban was reduced on appeal. The scrum-half had been suspended for four...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
Woodward calls for Jones dismissal if England lose Six Nations opener against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie 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...
Jones insists England 'moving in the right direction' despite poor Springboks defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
Another cracker set for Twickenham as England take on the Boks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the 116th year of the rivalry’s history, the Boks will take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what promises to be yet another bruising contest. The English will be well battle-hardened...
Bulls not Taking the Welsh Clashes Lightly
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls are wary of wounded Welsh rugby as they prepare for back-to-back BKT United Rugby Championship matches against the Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. Last weekend saw the Wales national...
Finn Russell set for Premiership switch?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell could leave Racing 92 at the end of the season with Bath now reportedly entering the race for his signature. Reports from the Daily Mail and Sunday Times say that Bath...
