Brian O'Driscoll on Rugby's Concussion Reckoning
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs rugby's governing bodies face landmark legal cases from former players affected by concussion and brain injuries, Brian O'Driscoll joins Adrian Barry to discuss how the sport moves forward safely and...
Cian Healy to raise the bat after almost retiring
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Cian Healy is set to earn his 100th cap for Ireland this weekend when Andy Farrell's men go in search of Six Nations' glory against France in Paris. The 33-year-old loosehead will become the...
Erasmus, Jones, Habana, O’Driscoll & Robinson appointed to World Rugby interim committees
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, Melodie Robinson, Conrad Smith and Bryan Habana are among a host of leading players and coaches who have been appointed to World Rugby interim committees. Building on a productive...
Brian O'Driscoll names his 2021 British & Irish Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour-time tourist and former British and Irish Lions skipper Brian O'Driscoll has revealed the XV he believes is capable of defeating the World Champion Springboks next year. The 2005...
Most Test Tries XV | McCaw, O'Driscoll and more!
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the top try scorers in test rugby by putting together a XV of players who crossed the whitewash the most times during their careers. New Zealand,...
PRO14’s Ultimate XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the past few weeks, the Pro14 has been compiling a list of their Ultimate XV from the last 13 seasons as voted for by the fans, with two players going head-to-head and a winner being announced each...
Connacht sign Ben O’Donnell and Abraham Papali’i
4 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBen O'Donnell, nicknamed 'BOD', was named Australian Sevens Player of the Year in 2018 and became the first Australian to be nominated for World Sevens Player of the Year.
15 years on from Dan Carter's masterclass against the British and Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 2 July 2005, the rugby world watched in awe as a 23-year-old flyhalf by the name of Daniel Carter almost single-handedly tore the British and Irish Lions apart. The Lions headed into the game...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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,...