World U23 XV: The Next Generation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of test rugby! We have taken a dive through the youngsters around the world and made some tough calls to select XV who we think are the best u23s in the world right now. We...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Seven
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPart 7 of Rugby's Biggest Bruisers showcases two Six Nations stalwarts along with a dah of All Black flavour. Brad Thorn: Thorn was born in Otago in 1975 and emigrated with his family to Australia...
Clarke outlines Rugby Australia priorities as interim CEO
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Clarke took on the role of Rugby Australia CEO on an interim basis this week and set about identifying his priorities. Rugby Australia (RA) interim CEO Rob Clarke wants a...
Sir Ian McGeechan names his 10 best young players in the world
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Legend Sir Ian McGeechan has picked two young English fly-halves and an 18-year-old Scot in his list of the 10 best youngsters in world for his latest column for the Telegraph. England...
Mike Tyson offered $1m to come out of retirement and face SBW
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tyson has reportedly been offered $1 million to fight former New Zealand All Black Sonny Bill Williams in Australia. Tyson went viral last week when he posted a video of himself working on...
On This Day - The 1995 Sacking of England Captain Will Carling
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) bosses sacked Will Carling as captain of England after the latter referred to the former in a TV interview as “old farts”. The...
Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Italy's bid for a place in the Six Nations and their record since
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May 1995, Italy continued their bid to join the Five Nations as they beat Ireland 22-12 in Treviso, their first success over any of the big eight countries. Diego Dominguez kicked 17...
Wiggs resigns from Rugby Australia board
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElected as a director in March, Peter Wiggs resigned from the Rugby Australia (RA) board. Rugby Australia (RA) director Peter Wiggs has resigned just over a month after joining the board. Wiggs...
Rugby Australia director Peter Wiggs resigns as boardroom chaos continues
6 years ago by The GuardianExit follows that of chief executive Raelene CastleWiggs had backed instalment of Matt Carroll as new CEOThe winds of change continue to blow through Rugby Australia after director Peter Wiggs resigned...
