Gatland jibe haunts ragged England as South Africa play their final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyErrors replaced excellence for England as a dominant South Africa sealed a third Rugby World Cup and a triumph of symbolic significance. Maro Itoje was named England's man of...
England the latest favourites to suffer final shock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations. England went into the Rugby World Cup final...
South Africa make history by doing the double
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year until now. South Africa made history on Saturday...
England 12-32 South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
Leinster and Glasgow Warriors run riot in Pro14
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors both ran in 50 points as they claimed emphatic Pro14 victories over the Dragons and Southern Kings respectively. Group A leaders Leinster have made a fantastic...
England are yet to peak, says Balshaw
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winner Iain Balshaw says these are exciting times for English rugby as the majority of the squad are coming into their prime. Iain Balshaw says England are...
Over 100 Test victories and a record number of assists - Kieran Read's career in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, after he played his final match for New Zealand. Kieran Read's international career came to an end on Friday, as the...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne looks at two key players for the Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Rassie Erasmus will be looking to out fox one another in the Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Saturday. Having already looked at the attacking and defensive threats...
England must use full artillery to defuse 'Bomb Squad' - Vickery
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England captain Phil Vickery says Eddie Jones' side must seize the day when they do battle with South Africa for the Webb Ellis Cup. Phil Vickery says England must come...
It would break my heart to see Wales in the doldrums - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing head coach Warren Gatland wants Wales to kick on under Wayne Pivac after his glorious 12-year tenure came to an end. Warren Gatland said it would break his heart if...
