Nathan Sharpe rugby player
Nathan Sharpe rugby player

Nathan Sharpe

26th Feb 1978 2.00m/115kg No 4 Lock

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...

Koteka and Anstee sign new long-term deals with Western Force

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Homegrown Western Australian flanker Kane Koteka has signed a new three-year deal, with fellow back row star Tim Anstee signing a two-year contract.     Koteka was the first ever graduate...

Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...

The 6 Players In Line To Clash With The Lions For A Second Time

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions comes around just once in a career for a number of players, if they are lucky.    Some outstanding players in the Southern Hemisphere...

Rob Kearney starts on his Super Rugby debut

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  All the action in the opening round of the 2021 Super Rugby AU season takes place on Friday with the Reds hosting the Waratahs in a mouth-watering derby before the Brumbies travel to Perth to take...

Taniela Tupou claims Pilecki Medal as 2020 Reds players’ player

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taniela Tupou has claimed his maiden Pilecki Medal after being voted by his teammates as the St.George Queensland Reds best player in 2020.       Crowned the Super Rugby AU MVP this...

The Bizarre Story of How Victor Matfield Was Finally Coaxed into Joining Toulon

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Several months before the 2007 World Cup in France, Tana Umaga had successfully convinced Wallaby stalwart George Gregan to take up with Toulon.   As excited as he was at the new prospect, in Gregan’s...

Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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,...

Most Capped Super Rugby XV Of All Time

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

To celebrate the return of rugby and in particular Super Rugby, we take a look at the most capped Super Rugby team of all time.     1. Wyatt Crockett - Crusaders, 202   A true legend...

Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time - Per Position

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the most capped test XV of all time:           1. Gethin Jenkins - Wales     The most capped loosehead in the game,...