No Englishmen or Irishmen in Rugby World's Team of the Decade
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Magazine has named their team of the decade with a number of top players omitted. New Zealand dominate the team with 8 players making the squad while strangely enough, there is...
World Rugby release a 16-man shortlist for fans' player of the decade
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has launched a vote to decide the fan's player of the decade with 16-man shortlist confirmed. Jonathan Sexton is the only Irishman to make the cut with the All Blacks accounting for seven...
Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira announces retirement from international rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby, confirmed the Springboks. The 34-year-old veteran of 117 Tests...
Class act Kolisi set to bring home township to Springbok standstill
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThursday lunchtime was quiet at the Ekupholeni Cocktail Lounge. The clearing up after Wednesday's Ladies' Night was out of the way. Another busy weekend lay ahead. The Sunday Soul Session...
World Rugby Reveals the Nominees for World Player of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2019, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at The Prince Park Tower...
WATCH: The four tries shortlisted for the Try of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November. Three...
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award. The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
"They've really come to the fore in a massive way over the last month and a half" - Bryan Habana
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana. Rassie Erasmus' tremendous development of the South Africa squad...
Habana sees Jones as a perfect fit for the Boks
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBrendan O’Brien The news that a foreign coach had been co-opted onto the Springboks ticket before leaving for Japan stirred fond memories for Bryan Habana.
