Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
Wales legend joins the Crusaders in the land of the long white cloud
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders confirmed Leigh Halfpenny has signed with the franchise for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 34-year-old is a legend of international rugby, having played more than 100 matches for...
Argentina vs New Zealand Top Performers
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand proved to have too much fire power for Argentina and completly dominated the first Rugby World Cup Semi-Final. Despite their being many stand out players, here are 5 players who played...
All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Mark Telea returns to New Zealand’s starting line-up for Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at the Stade de France after being left out of the team last weekend for...
Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
South Africa reaction (Fourie, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber, Pollard, Libbok)
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Deon Fourie, hooker On the fourth try and win: “Our goal was a bit bigger for points difference, so we didn’t reach that objective, but we’ll see what happens next week...
Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...
Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
