Next England Scrumhalf? Six Players Who Could Rival Ben Youngs and Willie Heinz
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore the next Rugby World Cup in France, Eddie Jones will need to have selected who will take the reigns at scrum-half for his side. Jones selected just two scrum-halves in his 2019 Rugby World...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 3 - "The Call"
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1980 saw the British & Irish Lions come knocking on South Africa’s door again and a rich opportunity presented itself to Tobias when he was picked to play centre next to Argentinian fly-half...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 2 "Climbing the Ladder"
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTobias' individuality on the field and command of the basics soon earned him a spot in the 1972 Proteas (consisting of the country’s top non-white players) tour to England. The tour was mildly successful...
Ex-Tonga & Cardiff Blues flanker Ma'ama Molitika retires aged 45
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Cardiff Blues flanker & Tonga International Ma'ama Molitika has announced his retirement at the age of 45. Molitika played 18 times for Tonga and represented them at the 2007...
The Sensational Barbarians Team That Beat The 2007 World Cup Winning Springboks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of their successful 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign in France, South Africa faced off against a fantastic Barbarians side that was coached by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan. The...
Thowback to Gary Halpin try scoring salute to the All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland scored the first try of the 1995 Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand with a move straight from the training ground as scrumhalf Michael Bradley tapped a free-kick and gave it...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
Throwback to when Jonah Lomu HUMILIATED Scotland with the Barbarians
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2001, Scotland had the displeasure of trying to contain the late great Jonah Lomu who was on top form for the Barbarians. In his 58 minutes on the pitch, Jonah Lomu humiliated Scotland...
QUIZ: Can You List Every England Captain Since The Turn Of The Century
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIs there a higher honour for a test player than captaining their side? There have been some truly inspirational captains of England over the years and other rather forgettable ones. Today,...
Gatland raises the prospect of a “decider” between the British & Irish Lions and New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has raised the tantalising prospect of a “decider” between the Lions and All Blacks in the UK next summer before their tour to South Africa...
