Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
THROWBACK: It's been ten years since Jamie Heaslip was sent off for kneeing Richie McCaw
6 years ago by Rugby DumpTen years ago, Ireland stared down the barrel of a then record defeat at the hands of arch-nemesis New Zealand in New Plymouth. That's because after just 15 minutes, Jamie Heaslip was red carded for a...
Like Father, Like Son - Eroni and Caleb Clarke
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThose Super Rugby fans of appropriate age who cast their minds back will recall the golden days of the Auckland Blues in the late 90s; a team littered with individual brilliance that produced the goods...
Players to Watch in Aotearoa Round Two - The Blues Back-Rowers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound One of Super Rugby Aotearoa did not disappoint with New Zealand’s finest coming up with the goods to delight a global audience and whet the appetite for the weeks to come. One particular...
Autumn schedule to be agreed by end of June but longer-term agreement elusive
6 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations expected to be completed in October and NovemberClubs and unions still in discussions over future Test windowsThe shape of this autumn’s international rugby programme will be confirmed by...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Player Of Round One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby is back and it returned with a mighty bang! The opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa had it all! A family feud, a star's debut, big hits, banter and so much more! Aaron...
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Top Ten Players Of The Weekend
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders claimed a fantastic and dramatic 28-27 victory over the Chiefs in a gripping 80 minutes of rugby to kick-off the game's global return while the Blues claimed their fifth win in...
The Final 10: England 15-20 All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA rare draw looked on the cards during this clash, but with a couple of minutes remaining New Zealand were awarded a penalty that was straight in front of the sticks. It was a...
How did Beauden Barrett fare in his first outing for the Blues?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett trotted out to rapturous applause, from 43 000 rugby-starved fans, onto the field which he will call his new home for the foreseeable future, somewhat surprisingly with the number...
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Aotearoa has lived up to expectations
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter months of prolonged pandemic lockdowns, rugby is back. Four New Zealand Super Rugby clubs got things started over the weekend with the launch of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Judging by the drama and sellout...
