Scott Robertson's All Black Debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Wallaby fullback Matt Burke launched the ball high in the air at Lancaster Park, heralding the commencement of the 1998 Bledisloe Cup, the young face of Scott Robertson looked on from the sidelines,...
Kurtley Beale's schoolboy highlights are so good they don't even look real
5 years ago by Rugby DumpAustralia legend Kurtley Beale's schoolboy highlights from his time at St Joseph's College in Sydney are simply incredible to watch.
Ultimate Rugby's Users' Southern Hemisphere Test XV
5 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 Battle of Tucuman
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the 1993 Sprinboks’ bus pulled up outside the Argentinian club, Tucuman, there was already a distinct element of malevolence in the air. As tighthead prop Keith Andrews sat in his window seat...
Andy Marinos ditches SANZAAR role for top Australian job
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) has today announced the appointment of Andy Marinos as its new Chief Executive Officer following unanimous endorsement from the RA Board. Marinos joins Rugby Australia...
Former Rebels and Force flanker heads to the MLR
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe LA Giltinis have recruited the experience and hard-edged forward power of Australian backrower Angus Cottrell. Today’s announcement is a coup because wooing a seasoned...
New Zealand Rugby Awards 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain Sam Cane has received the top honour at the 2020 ASB Rugby Awards tonight, claiming the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial award for overall Player of the Year, after also picking up the All...
Australian rules football cases show players' head trauma is a global issue | Andy Bull
5 years ago by The GuardianPeter Jess represents a group of 135 former VFL and AFL players diagnosed with long-term neurological problems – ‘the most catastrophic events are the behavioural and mood issues’The last time I...
Jones allowed to continue advisory role in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in skysports.com, the RFU have granted England head coach Eddie Jones to continue his advisory role with Japanese-based club Suntory Sungoliath, despite England being drawn in the...
Rugby's dementia crisis – podcast
5 years ago by The GuardianIn 2003 Steve Thompson helped England win the World Cup, playing a part in one of the most memorable endings to a match. Now aged 43, he finds he has no memory of the match at all – and has been diagnosed...
