London Irish prop given one-week ban for 'cheap shot' on Chris Vui
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish prop Ollie Hoskins has been given a one-week ban after accepting a charge of dangerous play in their Premiership draw with Bristol. The 26-year-old was sent off in the match on 1...
No Springboks feature in Opta's World Cup Team of the Tournament
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were four All Blacks and as many Japan players in the Opta team of the Rugby World Cup, but no world champions. South Africa were crowned champions of the world...
Premiership leaders Northampton Saints too strong for Harlequins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership leaders Northampton Saints made it three wins from three at the start of the new campaign with a convincing 40-22 victory over Harlequins on Friday. Though they fell behind...
Get to know Samoa’s Chris Vui
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe back-five forward was a latecomer to rugby but has been quick to make an impactFlag bearer: Chris Vui shows his pride for Samoa (Getty Images)Get to know Samoa’s Chris Vui Chris Vui was 18 when he...
Russia showed their worth against Samoa, claims Artemyev
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia were beaten 34-9 by Samoa in Pool A, but captain Vasily Artemyev has no doubt they belong at the Rugby World Cup. Vasily Artemyev believes Russia demonstrated they...
Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview: Russia v Samoa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVaeluaga Steve Jackson has emphasised the importance of consistency in team selection after confirming Chris Vui will captain Samoa in their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia. Samoa...
Samoa name World Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday. Pisi...
Best of the Baabaas' Twitter v England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians are always joy to watch and this weekend was no different. However, their Twitter account has also been just as entertaining in recent times and once again they were on top form against...
How the Baabaas and England could line up this weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lam has finalised his Barbarians side to face England at Twickenham this weekend. The Bristol Bears head coach has included a number of test Internationals with 9 nations represented. We had...
Barbarians finalise squad for Twickenham clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lam has finalised his 23-man Barbarians squad to face England at Twickenham on Sunday. Nine countries are represented in the side as well as 11 clubs. The likes of Mark Atkinson (Gloucester)...
