Rory Best rugby player
Rory Best rugby player

Rory Best

15th Aug 1982 1.80m/105kg Hooker

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Watch: Rory Best explains why Italy went down to 13 men against Ireland and how Twitter reacted

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy were forced to play the majority of their Six Nations match against Ireland at Aviva Stadium with 13 men.   This happened after Italy hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi left the field injured and his...

IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby.     The wise heads of former Wales captain...

Duane Vermeulen talks Ulster, Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen’s stay at Irish club Ulster has been short but the burly South African does not appear to be short on enthusiasm for this latest adventure of his.    During a recent appearance...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected.   Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...

Rory Best picks his British and Irish Lions XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British and Irish Lions hooker and Ireland captain Rory Best has named his Lions test XV to face the Springboks.   Best played over 100 test matches for Ireland and captained the side at...

Barbarians return to Twickenham to face Samoa in Killik Cup

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. will face Samoa this autumn as the two sides meet at Twickenham for the Killik Cup on Saturday 27 November.     It will be just the second time the teams have met, the first...

Wales on for clean sweep as England's Farrell nears milestone

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales need a win in Paris to complete a Grand Slam and seal their second Six Nations title in the space of three years.       Wales need a victory against France in Paris to reclaim...

Rory Best sings the praises of CJ Stander

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent news of CJ Stander’s retirement took many by surprise as the Ireland stalwart, at just 30 years of age, is still on top of his game. Stander highlighted family reasons for his decision...