Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...
Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job. Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their...
Whitelock on the cusp of history in France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lock Sam Whitelock deserves to be the first three-time Rugby World Cup winner should New Zealand go all the way in France to claim their fourth world title. In The Rugby Paper, British...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Smith and Cane ensure All Blacks survive Argentina scare
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby20 September 2015 New Zealand survived a scare at the Rugby World Cup thanks to two late tries as they beat Argentina 26-16. Defending Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand were made to...
All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
Bledisloe Cup: A Head to Head Look
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Bledisloe Cup only a few days away, we have had a look at the history of the bledisloe cup along with the last Wallabies team to win the the covetd trophy. Inaugural winners: The...
Welsh international Alun Wyn Jones signs for Toulon!
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Club Toulonnais is pleased to announce the signing of the most capped Welsh international in rugby history: Alun Wyn Jones. The second line will join Toulon in the coming days as Joker World Cup. Alun...
I won’t be back with the Ospreys – Alun Wyn Jones
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has confirmed he will not be an Ospreys player next season. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain announced his retirement from international rugby last month after making...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...