Six All Blacks, Four England Players & No Ireland Players In Rugby World's 20 Best Players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix All Blacks have been included in Rugby World magazine's top 20 list of 100 best players of 2021, with France's Antoine Dupont topping the list. The biennial countdown by the Magazine...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
Profiles of the 16 teams in the United Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the exciting announcement of the brand new United Rugby Championship, scheduled to kick off in September this year, here follows the particulars of the 16 participating teams: South...
Leinster tackle the Defending champs at Sandy Park
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySandy Park will be the venue for this Anglo-Irish clash as defending champions Exeter Chiefs attempt to establish a grip on Leinster. Leinster had their fixture against Toulon called off after...
Wales duo Hardy and Biggar nursing injury problems
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Kieran Hardy has been released from the Wales Six Nations squad, while Dan Biggar also has an injury problem. Kieran Hardy has been released from the Wales squad after suffering a...
Biggar ruled out of Northampton's Premiership clash against Harlequins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar is set to miss Northampton’s Premiership game against Harlequins on Sunday with a leg injury picked up in the England win. “Dan has got an injury that he is nursing...
George North given the “green light” for century test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North is set to join the test centurion club after he was given the “green light” to return to action for Wales. The 28-year-old missed Wales’ second Six Nations...
A tribute to rugby fans
5 years ago by Rugby WorldAs the absence of crowds is felt throughout sport, Rugby World columnist Stephen Jones hails the game’s lifeblood – supportersPacked: Ireland supporters celebrate as Jordan Larmour scores against Wales...
Pivac may not select Priestland, says WRU
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head Coach Wayne Pivac has been barred from selecting fly-half Rhys Priestland for the Welsh Six Nations squad. The 34 year-old, who currently plies his trade with Premiership club Bath,...
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...
