Agustin Pichot wants to expand Lions tour on a ‘worldwide scale’
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIf elected as World Rugby chairman, Pichot would push for the British and Irish Lions to tour North and South America.
Agustin Pichot pledges to put the British and Irish Lions on the 'global stage
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Los Pumas scrumhalf Agustin Pichot, who is in the running to become the new chairman of World Rugby, says he would take the British and Irish Lions to a global stage if he is elected. The...
Wasps Veteran Linked With A Return To South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Bulls director of rugby and former Springbok head coach Jake White is reportedly interested in Wasps utility forward and former Cheetahs man Ashley Johnson to Pretoria. According to the Rapport newspaper,...
Steve Hansen backs One-off Lions-New Zealand Test but says 'it won't be a decider'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says the Lions could warm up for their tour of South Africa with a game against New Zealand, and Steve Hansen backs the idea. Steve Hansen has backed Warren Gatland's idea to...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Top Points Scorers In Tier One Test Rugby History?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe marksman that keep the scoreboard ticking over, we take a look at who scored the most test points in the history of test rugby. Some will be more straight forward than others and a reminder...
Dan Carter's career in Japan has come to an end but has he retired?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks legendary fly-half and three-time World Player of the Year Dan Carter has announced that he will leave Japanese outfit Kobelco Steelers after his final season in Japan was cut short. The...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look at some of rugby's biggest bruisers after our first set of three bruisers. Today's picks include an Englishman, New Zealander and a monstrous Samoan. Colin Meads Although...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
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...
Luke McAlister's All Black Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA test match against the British & Irish Lions is not normally considered an environment in which to blood youngsters. However, New Zealand coach Graham Henry showed great faith in young Luke McAlister...
