'No one is near him atm' - Aaron Smith hails Dupont as the world's best
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith says Antoine Dupont is "on another level" to any other player in the world as the mercurial scrum-half strives to end France's Six Nations title drought. Dupont tormented Italy in...
'Lions Uncovered' forgotten moments
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyThe most recent British & Irish Lions tour saw them return to New Zealand, with Warren Gatland as head coach once again and this time aiming to put one over on his countrymen.
Aaron Smith hails Antoine Dupont as world’s best
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe All Blacks nine says Dupont playing at "another level"Antoine Dupont shone for France against Italy (Getty Images)Aaron Smith hails Antoine Dupont as world’s best When one of the world’s...
SANZAAR introduces new law variations for Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Ao
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR has today confirmed the addition of new law variations for the Super Rugby AU and Super Rugby Aotearoa tournaments that kick-off in the next few weeks. This includes law variations designed to...
Worcester issue statement after Fatialofa comments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have issued a statement after recent comments from New Zealand-born lock, Michael Fatialofa. Fatialofa was severely injured in the first week of January 2020 while turning out...
Latest World Rankings: England Fall, Wales Rise
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn eventful weekend of rugby in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship led to a couple of positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. England’s first defeat to Scotland...
The insanity of Irish rugby making the same old mistakes
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen will we ever learn? For some time Ireland have laboured under the delusion that Wales belong to a much lower order of rugby civilisation. The Welsh are just there to be pitied while the mighty men...
Face-off: Do red cards ruin rugby as a spectacle?
5 years ago by Rugby WorldAre fans being punished for the indiscretions of players? This debate first appeared in the February 2021 issue of Rugby WorldSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Wallaby walking: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto sees red (Getty Images)Face-off:...
A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...
New Zealand Rugby confirms two-year deal with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Blues have confirmed Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has signed a two-year contract that will also see him link with Auckland through to the end of 2023. The announcement...
