The Breakdown | Vive la différence: French rugby tome still resonates 60 years on
6 years ago by The GuardianThe Rise of French Rugby, written in 1960, offers insights into the Gallic game as it was then, and partly still is nowSixty years ago, two writers decided on a book explaining the history and unique features...
Where are they now? Every World Rugby Junior Player of the Year since 2008
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Under 20 Championship draws plenty of interest each year as we get a glimpse of what is to come in the future of the game with the best players in the World under the age of the 20 going...
Super Rugby Round 7 - Games To Look Forward To
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 of Super Rugby has some mouth-watering prospects in store, most notably the two derbies in New Zealand and South Africa. The Chiefs and Hurricanes will do battle in Hamilton tomorrow, the former’s...
Blues sweep past the Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComing back from a tough tour in South Africa, the Blues were always going to find it tough to get a result out of the Hurricanes this evening. However, it was their passion, grit, and determination that...
Saracens respond to concerns over Mako Vunipola
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConcerns over the increasing spread of coronavirus prompted England to withdraw Mako Vunipola from their squad for Saturday’s Six Nations fixture against Wales, however, the prop trained with Saracens...
Sharks Shine In A Poor Weekend For SA Super Rugby Teams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks outplayed the Reds 33-23 on Saturday morning in Brisbane to end their four-game Super Rugby tour of Australasia on a high note. They now return to South Africa with three wins from four away...
Watch: Joe Marchant grabs a brace in Blues win over the Bulls
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers and the Bulls suffered disappointing home defeats in Super Rugby, with the Blues and the Jaguares emerging triumphant. South African Conference leaders the Stormers saw their perfect start...
Referee gets it comically wrong as thumping hit produces cards blooper
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBlues number eight Hoskins Sotutu was shown a red card by referee AJ Jacobs in an embarrassing moment for the South African official when the Auckland side faced the Waratahs this past weekend.
League convert set for Waratahs Super Rugby debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs are headed to McDonald Jones Stadium – their second visit to the Hunter in as many seasons – taking on the Auckland Blues. It's a largely unchanged...
Faiva & Baravalle sign new Benetton deals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby Treviso has announced contract extensions of two hookers: Hame Faiva and Tomas Baravalle until June 30, 2022 with an option for a further season. 📄✍🏻 Hame...
