The INCREDIBLE World XV side that faced the All Blacks in the 90s
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 1992, New Zealand celebrated a centenary year of New Zealand Rugby in doing so they hosted a World XV for a three-test series. The three tests were hosted at Lancaster Park...
QUIZ: Can You Name The All Blacks 2011 World Cup Winning 22?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks finally ended their Rugby World Cup duck in 2011 having failed to win the competition since the inaugural World Cup in 1987. Graham Henry's side faced a fired-up French side...
QUIZ: Can You Name Leinster's 23 From The 2018 Champions Cup Final?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster became European champions for the fourth time in 2018 after a thrilling 15-12 win over Racing 92 in the European Rugby Champions Cup Final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The...
Jamie Joseph expects England and Wales tests to be called off or postponed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph expects the tests against Wales and Rugby World Cup runner-up England to be called off but hopes the games can be played at a later date. Talking...
No Regrets! Bakkies Botha says he would headbutt Jimmy Cowan again
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok hardman Bakkies Botha says he has no regrets about head-butting All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan 10 years ago. Botha headbutted Cowan during the Tri-Nations match at Eden...
World Rugby Election To Be Decided By One Man - Report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fate of the next World Rugby Chairman is reportedly set to come down to just one man with Fijian Prime Minster Frank Bainimarama set to decide the outcome. According to a report by Liam...
The Battle of Tucuman
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the 1993 Sprinboks’ bus pulled up outside the Argentinian club, Tucumnan, there was already a distinct element of malevolence in the air. As tighthead prop Keith Andrews sat in his window seat...
Where to next for Dan Carter?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt 38, former All Blacks great Dan Carter will see attract numerous offers for his services despite the tough times clubs are facing worldwide. Carter is currently a free agent with his final...
Rugby Australia eyeing trans-Tasman competition and Bledisloe Cup series
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) is discussing the possibility of playing a makeshift trans-Tasman competition and Bledisloe Cup series later this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Super...
Every country the Lions have faced outside of ‘The Big Three’
6 years ago by Rugby DumpOver the past 30 years, the British and Irish Lions have had a consistent diary, whereby they tour one of South Africa, Australia or New Zealand every four years.
