20 years on since arguably the worst hit of Christian Cullen's All Blacks career
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in July 2000 All Blacks legend Christian Cullen suffered one of the worst head knocks of his career during a Tri Nations match against the Springboks.
The chasing pack is nipping at his heels but Conor Murray is still the main man at nine
5 years ago by Irish IndependentCall it the Sexton prophecy. On the eve of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand, the Ireland out-half was asked about his long-standing partnership with Conor Murray which was about...
Rodrigo Bruni signs for Vannes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentine back-rower Rodrigo Bruni has signed a deal to play for French second-tier outfit Vannes. The 27-year-old played in the Pumas’ 25-15 stunning Rugby Championship...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Sonny Bill Williams' All Black Debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the autumn of 2010, the rangy figure of Sonny Bill Williams trotted out onto the hallowed rugby turf that is Twickenham to become an All Black for the first time. Prior to the test, there were...
Watch James Small in his prime, scoring twice against Waikato for the Springboks in 1994
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch James Small in his prime, scoring twice against Waikato for the Springboks in 1994 during the tour of New Zealand. Small combined first with Andre Joubert and then with Chester Williams to score...
The Curious Case Of Keith Murdoch - The All Black Who Never Returned
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the early hours of 3 December 1972, sounds of a scuffle broke out in the bowels of the Angel Hotel in Cardiff as 6ft 4in security guard, Peter Grant, was knocked to the floor. Hours earlier,...
The Game of the Century - Wallabies vs All Blacks, 2000
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA chord of excitement was struck early on 15 July 2000 and reverberated through the Antipodes, rising patiently and with strength, like a great bubble, as members of a 109 874 crowd filed into Stadium...
Lions legends: Sir Ian McGeechan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the 132 years of the British & Irish Lions tradition, few men have poured as much time, blood, sweat and tears into the iconic red jersey as Sir Ian McGeechan. McGeechan was born in Yorkshire...
WATCH: Barrett scores on Suntory debut following trademark line break
5 years ago by Rugby DumpAll Blacks star Beauden Barrett scored on his first appearance for Suntory Sungoliath during a training game against Brave Lupus on Saturday.
