Match Preview: Tonga v Romania
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDon’t make the mistake of thinking that there’s nothing to play for in the penultimate match of the pool phase. No, Pool B opponents Tonga and Romania haven’t won a match at Rugby...
Hooker Cojocaru replaces Chirica as captain - Romania name team to play Tonga
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania head coach Eugen Apjok has named his matchday 23 to face Tonga in Lille on Sunday, with hooker Ovidiu Cojocaru to captain a team showing nine changes from the defeat to Scotland. Regular captain...
“I have been working for this all my life”: Florin Vlaicu reaches 1,000 point milestone
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMan of the moment Florin Vlaicu admits that it was “an incredible feeling” to become only the seventh man in history to reach 1,000 Test points last weekend. When centre Vlaicu, the...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
The Eight Players Who Have Scored 1 000 Test Points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the series-deciding test match between New Zealand and Ireland, Jonathan Sexton joined an exclusive group of players who have scored 1000 points in test rugby. We take a look at...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
ROMANIA v ITALY: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRomania and Italy face off for the 43rd time on Friday evening, however, this is their first meeting since the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. Italy were the...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time - Per Position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the most capped test XV of all time: 1. Gethin Jenkins - Wales The most capped loosehead in the game,...
Top Points Scorer In Test Rugby History Per Nation
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharpshooters and backline generals. We take a look at test rugby's point machines and best placekickers in test match rugby history. We take a look at the top scorers from some of...
