In Form Players to Watch this Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe November Tests kick off this weekend with New Zealand facing Japan in the opening test of the weekend before USA and the Maori All Blacks clash complete a fantastic weekend of rugby. Ahead...
Brad Shields’ long England journey goes to Twickenham via Wembley
8 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s flanker has never been to the venue where he makes a home debut against South Africa on SaturdayIt is a great piece of sporting trivia: name the England rugby international who has played at...
Throwback: Kieran Read smashes Rocky Elsom with huge hit
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the news that Kieran Read will move on from the All Blacks after the World Cup next year, we look back to the 2011 World Cup where Read produced a massive hit on big Rocky Elsom.
Kieran Read to quit tests after Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Kieran Read has indicated he will quit internationals after next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan. The 33-year-old Read says he will likely explore opportunities to play...
No hiding place for Eddie Jones and Twickenham is getting restless | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianSouth Africa and New Zealand are about to ask searching questions of the England head coach and a side that have been hit by a run of injuries to key playersSometimes international sport feels less like...
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi strives for more after All Blacks win
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Springboks’ first black captain reflects on the way he has adapted to the intense pressure on his shouldersThere is only one man still playing the game who knows what it is like to lead a team to...
Nominees for World Rugby Players of the Year announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2018, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Salle des Etoiles...
Sports quiz of the week: Clásico, Superclásico and gymnastics genius
8 years ago by The GuardianWho scored for Chelsea? Who lost his job? Who said ‘yes’?What took 26 steps and lasted 9.96 seconds?Simone Biles’s gold medal vault at the World Gymnastics ChampionshipsPaul Pogba’s run-up...
Test Players Missing This Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest Rugby returns to the Northern Hemisphere this weekend! Although the November Test window is not officially underway just yet we are treated to a few mouth-watering encounters this weekend. Unfortunately,...
Hisa Sasagi signs for Saracens
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby31-year-old prop Hisa Sasagi has arrived at Saracens from New Zealand provincial side Otago and will provide cover for the Premiership champions on a short-term deal. Sasagi...
