The Sensational Barbarians Team That Beat The 2007 World Cup Winning Springboks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of their successful 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign in France, South Africa faced off against a fantastic Barbarians side that was coached by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan. The...
FULL MATCH: South Africa kick off historic RWC 1995 campaign against defending champions Australia
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIf there are any positives of the quarantine period for rugby fans currently, it is the increasing amount of full matches available on demand. Recently featured by World Rugby, was South Africa's opening...
Former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese reveals the reason why he was PUNCHED at the final whistle of the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with South African sports blog The Yellow Cap, former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese opened up about why he was punched by Ian Jones in the closing seconds of the famous 1995 Rugby World...
World Rugby sends £80m coronavirus relief fund to national unions
6 years ago by The GuardianCash available for unions needing immediate fundingBeaumont: ‘We are taking unprecedented action as a sport’World Rugby is providing an £80m relief fund to aid national unions during the coronavirus...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look at some of rugby's biggest bruisers after our first set of three bruisers. Today's picks include an Englishman, New Zealander and a monstrous Samoan. Colin Meads Although...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
Thowback to Gary Halpin try scoring salute to the All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scored the first try of the 1995 Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand with a move straight from the training ground as scrumhalf Michael Bradley tapped a free-kick and gave it...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Part one of our biggest bruisers in rugby we take a look at three players known worldwide for their physicality. All three players mentioned are well known in the Northern Hemisphere but hail...
World Rugby rule out SANZAAR bailout
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot has made clear that World Rugby won’t hand out any financial relief to cash-strapped SANZAAR (South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argetina) nations. Pichot...
