The 10 Youngest Players To Make Their Premiership Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvery now and then a young player will perform well above his age and force the hand of Premiership rugby bosses to hand them a shot in the Premiership. These young sensations often...
Leicester Tigers confirm re-signings
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed a number of players have signed contract extensions at the club. The club confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
Four classic matches that demonstrate why we all still love the Barbarians
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile rugby has become ever more professional and competitions and calendars are debated to the nth degree, one aspect of the game which remains close to its roots is the Barbarians. Typified by its squad...
Remembering Jerry Collins, 5 Years On
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the cold, crisp evening of June the 9th 2007, after a meekly contested ruck deep in New Zealand’s half, murmurs flitted around the Wespac Stadium at the sight of the hirsute, formidable and feared...
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time - Per Position
6 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,...
My favourite game: Gareth Edwards and the Baa-Baas stun All Blacks | Peter Mason
6 years ago by The GuardianEdwards’ fabulous try against New Zealand was far from the only memorable moment in captivating 1973 contestI certainly wasn’t at this game. I can’t even say for sure I watched it on television but...
THROWBACK: When Christian Wade Scored A Hattrick But Coughed Up An Easy Try Against The Barbarians
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2015, Danny Cipriani and Christian Wade put in match winning performances for England as they romped to record breaking 73-12 victory over the Barbarians. It was a day of records...
The Superstar Barbarians side that struggled to put a young English side away in 2014
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2014, England hosted the Barbarians at HQ with a young side taking on some of the best in the world. The young English side stayed in the game until the final 20 minutes when All...
Monye strikes a chord with Barbarians send off idea
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWith so many players seeing their careers end in a way they would never have wanted amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, Ugo Monye has proposed a plan to the Barbarians to give players the swansong that...
