A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
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...
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...
Alaalatoa claims third Brett Robinson Award
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa has taken home the Brumbies’ Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year Award, joining George Smith as just the second to win the coveted award more than twice. Alaalatoa...
Eddie Jones has respect of England players but must start delivering results, says Gregan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland endured another poor Six Nations campaign, but George Gregan believes under-fire Eddie Jones has the backing of his squad. Eddie Jones has the respect of England's...
Midweek Bledisloe Cup Test awaits Wallabies and All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Wallabies will face off in a midweek Bledisloe Cup test this year in Melbourne. The trans-Tasman rivals will meet on Thursday, September 15 as the crunch test has been...
Watch: 'Aaron Smith Greganing Caleb Clarke' to deny the winger a try
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaleb Clarke was denied a certain try after a clever bit of defensive work from Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith. In the early stages of the Super Rugby Pacific game between the Blues and Highlanders,...
Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...
Throwback to when The Wolverine sang the Australian National Anthem before a Bledisloe Cup Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMost International rugby players, if not all, speak fondly of the times they got to stand in front of a packed stadium and belt out their national anthem. On numerous occasions across all sports,...
10 Great Sledges in Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans and players love a good verbal joust on the pitch from time to time. While more common in the sphere of, say, cricket, a bit of sledging is no foreign concept on the rugby field. We take a look at...
