The Talented Group Of Stars From The U20s Class Of 2008
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2008, Sixteen teams assembled in Wales for what was then dubbed as 'the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship 2008'. The competition replaced the U21 IRB Junior World Championship...
WATCH: A 21-year-old Eben Etzebeth makes his test debut against England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 9 June 2012, with no Currie Cup experience, 21 year old Eben Etzebeth first pulled on the green & gold jersey under head coach Heyneke Meyer’s instruction. It was a lifelong dream...
QUIZ: Can You Name Eddie Jones' First England 23?
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby6 February 2016, marked a new era in England Rugby as former Wallabies and Japan head coach Eddie Jones took charge of his first test match as England head coach against Scotland. Jones started...
Six Nations issue statement on “4 Nations” competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations has released a statement calling out the 'inaccurate' media speculation relating to the staging of a “4 Nations” competition in November that would exclude France and Italy. This...
Bouthier signs Montpellier contract extension
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance full-back Anthony Bouthier has signed a two-year contract extension with Montpellier. Bouthier joined Montpellier from Pro D2 outfit Vannes last year and continued his rapid...
Six Nations dismiss talk of 'Four Nations'
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySix Nations tournament organisers were this evening moved to issue a statement to label as inaccurate a report on a potential ‘contingency plan’ for Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales this...
Carl Fearns signs for Rouen
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHot on the heels of his departure from Lyon in the Top 14, English back-rower Carl Fearns has signed a deal with Pro D2 side Rouen on a two-season contract. ✍️ Recrutement...
QUIZ: Can you name the British and Irish Lions Line Up From the First Test vs Australia in 2013?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions won the best-of-three test series 2–1, after a convincing victory in the deciding third test followed narrow victories for both teams in the preceding two matches. Can...
Where are they now? The extraordinary 2008 Wales under-20s team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2008, the Wales u20 team reached the semi-finals of the Under-20 Junior World Cup in 2008 when it was hosted by the country. The star-studded side saw 10 of the players go on...
Ruan Ackermann “staying put” at Gloucester as Johan Makes Tracks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Johan Ackermann journeys away from Gloucester to take up a new role withNTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan, his talented son Ruan will remain behind at the club. “My two...
