The Story of the Springbok who wrestled a Lion and lived to tell the story
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African rugby players have become well known for being hardmen on and off the field with the likes of Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha two recent examples of their brutal and physical approaches to...
Joe Schmidt reveals that he misses 'the adrenalin rush' of coaching
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admits that he is missing the adrenalin rush that comes with being a coach at the highest level. Schmidt stepped away from the game following Ireland's...
Top 14 sides to cut back on overseas player recruitment
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe coronavirus pandemic is set to change the landscape of rugby around the world with one of the biggest changes set to occur in France. The changes could be a small victory for Southern Hemisphere...
Joe Schmidt missing 'the adrenalin rush' of coaching at the highest level
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Kiwi stepped away from the sport after Ireland's World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand in Tokyo last year
Analysis: The depth of South Africa's Pack
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks went through a major transformation under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 with the former Springbok introducing a new a number of new faces and changing the fortunes of the struggling...
QUIZ: Can you name England Debutants under Eddie Jones?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones was unveiled as the new England head coach after the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The Australian has since guided England to two Six Nations titles and a Rugby World Cup Final since. The...
Watch: Nehe Milner-Skudder's test debut against Australia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder shot to stardom in 2015 when he earned a test call in 2015 and made his test debut against Australia in Sydney. He went on to be selected in the...
QUIZ: Can You List Every England Captain Since The Turn Of The Century
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIs there a higher honour for a test player than captaining their side? There have been some truly inspirational captains of England over the years and other rather forgettable ones. Today,...
Gatland wants a decider between the All Blacks and the B&I Lions, next year
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has said that he would like his team to play a warm-up match against the All Blacks before their tour of South Africa in 2021.
“It’s always nice to get one up on him” - Warren Gatland has identified Eddie Jones as the coach he “loved beating”
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions and Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland has picked out Eddie Jones as the coach he “loved beating” during his time as Wales head coach. Gatland spoke on Sky...
