World U23 XV: The Next Generation
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of test rugby! We have taken a dive through the youngsters around the world and made some tough calls to select XV who we think are the best u23s in the world right now. We...
The Two Best Composite World Club XVs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is some team! OPTA released the top players in each position based on their unique index which highlighted the highest-rated players in top-level club rugby since the beginning of 2019. After releasing...
Five Young Gun Springboks The Lions Could Face In 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA few youngsters have made their mark against the famed touring side over the years. In 2013, a young Israel Folau made his test debut against Warren Gatland's side while in 2017 Rieko Ioane...
When Scotland almost beat the All Blacks - Full Game Replay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA match remembered as being a close-affair as Scotland almost upset the World Champion All Blacks. The clash was always going to be a momentous occasion but the emotion was ratcheted up further...
Super Rugby Round 7 Wrap-Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes v Chiefs Jordie Barrett landed a penalty at the death to give the Hurricanes victory in Hamilton on Friday evening. The game was a solid contest from the beginning with both teams well matched...
Reds, Crusaders and Blues triumph as hiatus confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Reds came from behind to beat the Bulls 41-17 and there were Super Rugby wins for the Blues and the Crusaders. The Super Rugby season was thrown into doubt by the New Zealand government's...
Super Rugby Round 6 - Top Stats Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith 6 rounds of Super Rugby done and dusted, the players exhibit no sign of fatigue, continuing to produce the energetic, hard, exciting brand of play for which the competition is known. Here’s...
Marchant to wing it for Blues as Ioane takes centre role
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland centre Joe Marchant will start on the wing against the Stormers this weekend as Rieko Ioane shifts into the midfield alongside TJ Faiane for the clash in Cape Town. TJ Faiane and All Black...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWeek two of Super Rugby didn't exactly set the competition of fire but it also didn't disappoint as we saw the Crusaders get upset by the Chiefs and the Sharks win their first game on the road against...
Akira Ioane returns for the Blues as Joe Marchant starts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have named a largely unchanged team to head across the Tasman to take on the Waratahs in Newcastle on Saturday in round two of Super Rugby. Injuries have necessitated some tweaks...
