Luke McAlister's All Black Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA test match against the British & Irish Lions is not normally considered an environment in which to blood youngsters. However, New Zealand coach Graham Henry showed great faith in young Luke McAlister...
"The players will always back him and follow him" - Billy Vunipola believes Eddie Jones is the right man to take England to the top
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is still the man who can lead England to ultimate glory at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola. Billy Vunipola is convinced Eddie Jones remains the right man to lead...
Lions Legends - Willie John McBride
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“There was nothing that Willie John would ask of any man that he wasn’t prepared to do himself.” – Gareth Edwards. “The biggest natural leader of British & Irish...
SANZAAR chief proposes staging Rugby Championship during club season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Marinos says staging the Rugby Championship while Super Rugby continues could be the way to fit postponed events into 2020. The Rugby Championship in 2020 could be held while the...
Rory Best's International Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith ten minutes left to play and the scoreboard reading New Zealand 38 – 0 Ireland, a 23 year old Rory Best took to the field in the number 16 jersey and immediately packed down in a scrum which...
Scottish Rugby to hold talks over pay cuts for players, fear for November Tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA huge shortfall caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis has forced Scottish Rugby to take action. Scottish Rugby will discuss a salary reduction scheme with high-earning players...
A Quickfire Rugby Championship To Be Hosted In Australia?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sanzaar unions are working hard on the possibility of a rugby championship competition based in Australia. According to a report in The Sydney Morning Herald the four countries that...
Inactive Folau, Cooper on NRL radar
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt least one NRL club will make inquiries with Israel Folau about a NRL return this season as teams prepare to raid dormant competitions for stars such as Sonny Bill Williams, Quade Cooper and All Blacks...
SA Rugby hopes to start domestic competition amid coronavirus pandemic
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African Rugby is hoping to have the country's professional players back on the field by 5 June after reports that they may run a domestic competition featuring its six Super Rugby and PRO14...
WATCH: Biggest and dirtiest hits of All Blacks great Nonu
6 years ago by Rugby DumpMa’a Nonu is a true All Blacks legend having won two World Cups and made more than 100 caps for New Zealand, but he’s earned his fair share of cards in the process.
