McCaw, Tremouliere named players of the decade
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and France star Jessy Tremouliere have been voted the men’s and women’s rugby players of the past decade.
Richie McCaw named World Rugby player of the decade as All Blacks dominate best XV
5 years ago by The GuardianSeven All Blacks named in best XV of last 10 yearsDavid Pocock is Australia’s sole representative in teamNew Zealand’s two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw has been named men’s player...
Class action looming against major rugby bodies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn intriguing new development reported in the New Zealand Herald states that some 70 retired rugby players from around the world are currently consulting with a British law firm with regard to taking legal...
SANZAAR ponders future "Bio Bubble" tournaments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe success of the recent Tri Nations tournament held in Australia has caused the heavyweights within SANZAAR to consider a similar format going forward. It was the first time that all the tournament’s...
Three Pumas join the Western Force
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force has added further World Cup and Tri-Nations experience to the squad with Argentina internationals Tomás Lezana, Santiago Medrano and Domingo Miotti. Lezana and Medrano, who have...
Huge personal milestone for Farrell as England claim Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the pulsating conclusion to the Autumn Nations Cup on Sunday, England captain Owen Farrell kicked himself into an exclusive club of legends of the game. The 29 year-old became the sixth...
Incredible pre-match scenes as historic match takes place in Hamilton
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Māori All Blacks produced a clinical display to beat Moana Pasifika in an historic encounter between the two sides in Hamilton. Dubbed as a celebration of pacific island and Māori culture, the match...
'The concept of a centralised Rugby Championship is very possible' - SANZAAR CEO
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand All Blacks have been crowned Tri Nations champions following a second consecutive draw between the Wallabies and Los Pumas in Sydney. In a tightly contested tournament, two wins out of...
Tri Nations' top performers - tackles, carries & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Tri Nations concluded in dramatic fashion yesterday as the tussle between Australia and Argentina ended in a 16-all draw. Each side scored one try with the rest being left up to the boot as...
Ireland v Scotland: Autumn Nations Cup third place play-off – live!
5 years ago by The GuardianUpdates from the 2.15pm GMT kick-off in DublinTownsend seeks landmark win for ScotlandGet in touch! Email Lee or tweet @bloodandmud 2.09pm GMT The teams are on their way out, Scotland in full navy tracksuits...
