New Zealand planning for life after Super Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDetails of a domestic Super Rugby competition that would conclude with an old-school All Blacks trial match are emerging, as NZ Rugby plots a return from coronavirus shutdown. Professional rugby came...
WATCH: A Tribute On Cobus Reinach's Father Shows Exactly Where He Gets His Pace From
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCobus Reinach is known for his searing pace having showed off his speed in Super Rugby, the Premiership and at the Rugby World Cup but what some might not know is that he has inherited his speed...
The Baabaas team that beat an England side featuring Andy Goode in 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey bade a victorious farewell to English rugby at Twickenham with the Barbarians as they held on for victory despite a late England comeback. Martin Johnson's...
QUIZ: Can you name the ALL Rugby World Cup winning starting lineups since '95?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are the latest winners, having won the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan but can you name every starting player from the winners of 2019 and every other edition of the competition? Instructions: After...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Starting British And Irish Lions Team From The Third Test Of The 2009 Tour?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa won the Test series against the Lions 2-1 beating the Lions 26–21 in the first Test, and then 28–25 in the second Test. The third Test was won by the Lions 28–9. Can...
Pichot or Beaumont - How the Unions are expected vote or have voted already
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes are in and the new Chairman of World Rugby will be announced on 12 May 2020. We have broken down who has voted for Sir Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot with some of the...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Five
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the fifth edition of Rugby’s Biggest Bruisers we put the spotlight on some well-known, rough and tough back-rowers from Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand. Sean O’Brien: Known...
New Zealand follows Australia in backing Agustin Pichot
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby boss Brent Impey has confirmed his governing body has voted for Agustin Pichot in World Rugby's chairmanship election. However, Impey still expects a close race between Pichot...
Three Super Rugby XVs picked with one player from each franchise since 1996
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the last 25 years, Super Rugby has thrilled the rugby public and entertained many rugby spectators around the world. We pay tribute to the Southern Hemisphere's premier competition...
British and Irish Lions Legends - Phil Bennett
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen one considers the golden days of Welsh and Lions rugby in the 70s, the image of the hot-stepping Phil Bennett is one which easily springs to mind. A man of diminutive stature- standing only...
