Dan Carter hailed as an 'icon' and one of the greats after announcing retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a wave of tributes to legendary fly-half Dan Carter after the All Blacks great announced his retirement on Saturday. Dan Carter was hailed as "one of the best to have ever...
On This Day in 2013, George North lifts Israel Folau on his shoulders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven Years ago to the day, British and Irish Lions star George North shocked the rugby world when hoisted Australian giant Israel Folau over his shoulder and carried him backwards. North...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe. We...
One more year? Matt Giteau set to extend his career in the USA's Major League Rugby - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau looks as if he may play one more season of rugby despite saying that 2020 would be his final year as a professional. The Sydney Morning...
Most Capped Super Rugby XV Of All Time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTo 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 XV of the 2010s
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2010s, we take a look at the most capped Tier One Test Team of the 2010s. Only players from Tier 1 side feature in our side while only their caps between 2010 and...
All-Star Australian Super Rugby XV
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby25 years of Super Rugby have produced some stars from Down-Under. We had a crack at selecting an all-time greatest team from the wealth of talent available. 1.Bill Young Young...
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,...
Three Super Rugby XVs picked with one player from each franchise since 1996
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the last 25 years, Super Rugby has thrilled the rugby public and entertained many rugby spectators around the world. We pay tribute to the Southern Hemisphere's premier competition...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
