Stats and Facts ahead of round one of the Champions and Challenge Cup Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the kick-off of the new European season, we take a look at the stats and facts from the Champions cup and Challenge Cup. Champions Cup: • There are nine tournament...
Wales urged to speed up attacking play
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyStephen Jones says that speed is of the essence for Wales' attacking game as they look to end their Autumn Nations Cup campaign on a winning note.
The Nominees For The World Rugby Awards Special Edition Have Been Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans around the world will have a say in the World Rugby Awards Special Edition by selecting the best players and tries of the decade (2010-19) In a special edition virtual show on 7 December,...
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi Named Most Influential Person in Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been named as the most influential person in rugby in a list compiled by Rugby World magazine. The renowned magazine...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
5 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,...
Brian O’Driscoll ranked as the second greatest midfielder of all time by Jones and Barnes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland and Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has been ranked as the second-best midfielder of all time by The Times columnists Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes. In their latest...
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time - Per Position
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the most capped test XV of all time: 1. Gethin Jenkins - Wales The most capped loosehead in the game,...
Gareth Edwards ranked as the greatest scrumhalf of all time by Barnes and Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Times has continued their Top Tens series with Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes picking their greatest scrum-halves of all time and for once they agree on one thing with both selecting Gareth Edwards...
Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour. The Lions finished on...
