Barbarians return to Twickenham to face Samoa in Killik Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. will face Samoa this autumn as the two sides meet at Twickenham for the Killik Cup on Saturday 27 November. It will be just the second time the teams have met, the first...
Genge off the hook after attack on Sexton
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland loosehead prop Ellis Genge will receive no sanction after attacking Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s face with the elbow during their Round 5 Six Nations clash on Saturday evening. Genge...
Self-deprecating, hilarious, and always helpful – Gary Halpin was a top man
5 years ago by Irish IndependentWe are hustling around to the back of the stand in Ellis Park, Johannesburg, 27th May 1995. It’s early doors in the World Cup and Ireland have just been mauled by New Zealand. The lead story is about...
Could a move to the WWE be on the cards for the Beast?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springbok prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has expressed his interest in joining the WWE. During an Instagram live chat with Superstar Kofi Kingston, Mtawarira...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
5 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
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...
Wales captain Jones facing race to be fit for start of Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales could be without captain Alun Wyn Jones for their Six Nations opener against Ireland as he recovers from a knee injury. Alun Wyn Jones will need at least 10 weeks to recover from...
Tendai Mtawarira considered retirement in 2017
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning Springbok prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has revealed that he considered retirement back in 2017 after the Springboks suffered a poor run of form. The now-retired...
Tendai Mtawarira on facing the British & Irish Lions
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe World Cup-winning Springbok prop reflects on the 2009 series with Jon Cardinelli – and offers his travel tips for visiting fansThumbs up: Tendai Mtawarira celebrates South Africa's series victory...
What If The Springboks Needed To Select Players From Europe and Australasia For The Rugby Championship?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber is set to kick off his tenure as the new Springbok coach during the Rugby Championship which is set to be held exclusively in New Zealand. However, Nienaber has...
