Thowback to Gary Halpin try scoring salute to the All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scored the first try of the 1995 Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand with a move straight from the training ground as scrumhalf Michael Bradley tapped a free-kick and gave it...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
Throwback to when Jonah Lomu HUMILIATED Scotland with the Barbarians
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2001, Scotland had the displeasure of trying to contain the late great Jonah Lomu who was on top form for the Barbarians. In his 58 minutes on the pitch, Jonah Lomu humiliated Scotland...
QUIZ: Can You List Every England Captain Since The Turn Of The Century
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIs there a higher honour for a test player than captaining their side? There have been some truly inspirational captains of England over the years and other rather forgettable ones. Today,...
Gatland raises the prospect of a “decider” between the British & Irish Lions and New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has raised the tantalising prospect of a “decider” between the Lions and All Blacks in the UK next summer before their tour to South Africa...
QUIZ: Can you name the British and Irish Lions Line Up In the First Test vs New Zealand?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland led a successful Bristish and Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand back in 2017 and in his first test starting 23 the New Zealander made a few surprising selections. Ahead of the clash...
Ranked: England's Player Depth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland had a rocky start to 2020 as they went down to France in their opening Six Nations game of the competition following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup Final in Japan last year. Eddie...
Could Other Nations Follow New Zealand In Launching Or Re-Launching International 'A' Teams?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, New Zealand Rugby revealed that there will be a new high-performance team that will assemble this year and undertake a mini-tour of Northern Hemisphere venues. The new side dubbed the...
Scotland's Townsend praises former teammate Galthié's French revolution
6 years ago by The GuardianCoaches played together for French Barbarians in 2004Townsend shuffles his forward pack for Murrayfield tieGregor Townsend was Fabien Galthié’s half-back partner when the France head coach signed off...
Clayton McMillan Appointed Chiefs Interim Head Coach for 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been appointed as interim Head Coach of the Gallagher Chiefs for next year’s Super Rugby campaign. McMillan has signed a one-year contract with New Zealand to...
