Mike Catt on how he tried to tackle Jonah Lomu on that fateful day 25 years ago
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's 25 years since that famous day in South Africa when England felt the full wrath of New Zealand's 20-year old prodigy, Jonah Lomu. The giant winger scored four tries in that semi final, blasting England...
The Breakdown | Jonah Lomu: a one-off who broke barriers as well as tackles in rugby
6 years ago by The GuardianIt is exactly 25 years since Lomu flattened Mike Catt to score at the World Cup where the All Black transformed into a superstarWhen Jonah Lomu arrived in South Africa 25 years ago for the World Cup,...
Montpellier could face punishment having reportedly disguised the salaries of Johan Goosen and other star players
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier have long been in the sights of the TOP14 salary cap manager but recent developments could see the club face punishment. Last week French newspaper Midi Olympique...
On This Day in 1995, Jonah Lomu steamrolled Mike Catt
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby25 years ago today, a 20-year-old New Zealand winger stunned the Rugby World by dotting down FOUR times in the All Blacks emphatic 29-45 win over England. Lomu delivered perhaps 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,...
Marx bids farewell to Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt appears that Malcolm Marx and the Lions will be parting ways. This comes after the South African rugby board published its industry salary plan in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Marx has...
Weekly Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJefferson Poirot Quits Test Rugby At The Age Of 27: The France prop has retired from duty with Les Bleus and stressed his decision was "not a whim" but had been carefully considered....
Nizaam Carr joins Bulls
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have today confirmed that the Nizaam Carr will join the club and will link up with the team as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions are relaxed. The @BlueBullsRugby...
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...
Montpellier complete the signing of World Cup winning scrumhalf Cobus Reinach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach from the Northampton Saints. Reinach will now link up with fellow World Cup winner Handre Pollard...
