World U23 XV: The Next Generation
6 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...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Seven
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPart 7 of Rugby's Biggest Bruisers showcases two Six Nations stalwarts along with a dah of All Black flavour. Brad Thorn: Thorn was born in Otago in 1975 and emigrated with his family to Australia...
Five South African stars linked with European moves
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere has been a sudden increase in interest from overseas clubs in South African players due to a 21-day window that was agreed upon by the SA Rugby Industry, MyPlayers and the South African Rugby...
Mike Tyson offered $1m to come out of retirement and face SBW
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tyson has reportedly been offered $1 million to fight former New Zealand All Black Sonny Bill Williams in Australia. Tyson went viral last week when he posted a video of himself working on...
Leicester Tigers snap up World Cup winning fitness guru
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers will welcome Aled Walters to the club ahead of the 2020/21 season as Head of Physical Performance. Walters joins Tigers from South Africa, where he has been the Head of Athletic...
On This Day - The 1995 Sacking of England Captain Will Carling
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) bosses sacked Will Carling as captain of England after the latter referred to the former in a TV interview as “old farts”. The...
Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Italy's bid for a place in the Six Nations and their record since
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May 1995, Italy continued their bid to join the Five Nations as they beat Ireland 22-12 in Treviso, their first success over any of the big eight countries. Diego Dominguez kicked 17...
Super Rugby Home Team of The Decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving released the Super Rugby away team of the decade, SANZAAR has now released the Home Super Rugby team of the decade. With the help of OPTA stats the team has been selected...
Are the British and Irish Lions off to Japan?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA recent report by Japanese website Nikkei.com has said that Japan will be elevated to Tier 1 status, making it the first Asian nation to ascend to the sport's top tier. This...
