Dan Carter hailed as an 'icon' and one of the greats after announcing retirement
3 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...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Ultimate Rugby's Users' Southern Hemisphere Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUsing the data on the Ultimate Rugby App since the App was released, we reveal the Southern Hemisphere XV of player's favourited on the App. Although the squad is heavily skewed in favour...
The shortlist for Try of the Decade
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome great eye-candy for those who love the attacking side of rugby. Jamie Heaslip's try for the Irish against Italy in 2016 took the honours at the recent World Rugby Awards evening, although it must...
Sexton leads McCaw and Carter in vote for World Player of the Decade
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has provided updates on the current leaders for the World Rugby Awards with the virtual award ceremony set to take place on 7 December. The special edition virtual show...
Sam Simmonds named European Player of the Year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Simmonds has capped an extraordinary Heineken Champions Cup campaign by being named EPCR European Player of the Year. The number eight propelled Exeter Chiefs to a maiden European title at...
The Nominees For The World Rugby Awards Special Edition Have Been Announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans around the world will have a say in the World Rugby Awards Special Edition by selecting the best players and tries of the decade (2010-19) In a special edition virtual show on 7 December,...
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...
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,...
Top 10 Bryan Habana RWC tries show why he may just be the tournament's best ever winger
4 years ago by Rugby DumpStatistically, Bryan Habana shares the record for tries scored at the Rugby World Cup with the late Jonah Lomu, with 15, but it might be argued that the South African flyer was the most successful of the...
