England vs Barbarians confirmed to go ahead before final Six Nations match
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe RFU has confirmed that England will play their rescheduled fixture against the Barbarians on Sunday, 25 October. The match takes place on the weekend before Eddie Jones' squad will travel to Italy...
Chiefs' lock commits long term, Highlanders find Hunt's replacement
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs' rookie Tupou Vaa’i has signed with the franchise through to 2023 while the Highlanders look to have found Dillon Hunt's replacement with the flanker joining the Blues. 20-year-old...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This autumn is the perfect opportunity for Eddie Jones to experiment
6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So Eddie Jones can, should he wish, pick his Gun XV for England in all five Tests this autumn and the game against the Barbarians. The Six Nations is the first big test. ,
Jack Clifford forced to retire through injury
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins and England back row Jack Clifford has confirmed today that he has been forced to retire through injury. I am truly gutted to be writing this, but unfortunately I have been forced...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
The 10 Youngest Players To Make Their Premiership Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvery now and then a young player will perform well above his age and force the hand of Premiership rugby bosses to hand them a shot in the Premiership. These young sensations often...
Leicester Tigers confirm re-signings
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed a number of players have signed contract extensions at the club. The club confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
6 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,...
Four classic matches that demonstrate why we all still love the Barbarians
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWhile rugby has become ever more professional and competitions and calendars are debated to the nth degree, one aspect of the game which remains close to its roots is the Barbarians. Typified by its squad...
Remembering Jerry Collins, 5 Years On
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the cold, crisp evening of June the 9th 2007, after a meekly contested ruck deep in New Zealand’s half, murmurs flitted around the Wespac Stadium at the sight of the hirsute, formidable and feared...
