The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
Where are they now? The 2016 Super Rugby winning Hurricanes Team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Rugby World Cup in England in 2015, The Hurricanes won their first championship after repeating their efforts of 2015 by finishing first in the regular season and hosting the...
London Could Host An Eight Nation 'Festival of Rugby' featuring Japan and South Africa - reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and Japan could take part in a unique 'Festival of Rugby' along with the Six Nations according to a report in the Daily Mail. Continued border and travel restrictions has caused...
Tony Brown pins the Sunwolves Super Rugby demise on South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Sunwolves and Japan assistant coach Tony Brown has taken another swipe at South African rugby for what he says was a vindictive move to shut down the Japanese Super Rugby team. The Sunwolves...
Double RWC winner Os du Randt on the importance of farming and playing with 'competitive' Brendan Venter
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Springbok prop forward Os du Randt is a living legend, both in his native South Africa and across the rugby world. The big man recently appeared on SuperSport's The Full Circle programme and gave...
Dallaglio explains why winning the Rugby World Cup was not the number one highlight of his career
6 years ago by Rugby DumpEnglish rugby legend and World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio recently had a chat with Jim Hamilton about the most memorable experience from his rugby career. The answer may surprise some as he counts the...
Australia seek Rugby Championship at home hub this year
6 years ago by The GuardianNew CEO Rob Clarke in talks with federal governmentExpanded four-Test Bledisloe Cup series also toutedRugby Australia wants to establish a quarantine hub which enables it to exclusively host the Rugby...
Who should be the next captain of the British and Irish Lions? The Rugby Pod share their insight
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWith the British and Irish Lions set to tour South Africa again next year, speculation about who will make the tour has already started. Here, Jim and Andy from The Rugby Pod discuss who should captain...
Australia could host Rugby Championship hub
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith travel restrictions in place around the world, Australia could be a hub for the Rugby Championship. The Rugby Championship could be played in a hub in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
