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Jacques Nienaber & Mzwandile Stick on Springboks' defensive efforts in the Rugby World Cup final

Rugby World Cup winning coaches Jacques Nienanber and Mzwandile Stick look back at the titanic defensive effort by the Springboks in the final against England, which ultimately set up the platform to win...

Extended Highlights: Italy v England

Cornish Pirates duo sign with Gloucester

With no word on when the threatened Championship will begin (if it begins at all), the Premiership clubs have been browsing the lower leagues in search of short-term talent.   Gloucester’s...

Nathan Catt calls time on pro career

Bath stalwart prop Nathan Catt has announced his retirement for rugby with immediate effect after a long struggle with injury.   Catt has been a loyal servant to Bath, having been with the club...

The story of Makazole Mapimpi which brought Rassie Erasmus to tears

  The final episode of Chasing the Sun aired over the weekend as is being touted the world over as a beautifully put together series conveying a special story of not just rugby, but humanity.   The...

England Women's Dominance of 6 Nations

Saturday saw the England Women’s team lift the 2019-20 trophy after comprehensive 54-0 drubbing of Italy at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.   It was a predictable result as England had powered through...

2020 Six Nations Player of the Championship Nominees

With the 2020 Six Nations done and dusted, the time draws near for the honouring of the stand-out performers who added in no small way to competition’s quality. Six players have since been nominated.   Gregory...

Ultimate Rugby's Six Nations Team Of The Tournament

  The 2020 Six Nations spanned over nine months and was filled with plenty of action, excellent storylines and even better performances.   England secured a seventh Six Nations...

Raw emotion as call to family shows what it means to make your Test debut

Debutant Tom Dunn has gone viral after this emotional video of him calling his family was shared by England's official Twitter account. The heart-warming moment came after England's 34-5 win over Italy,...

On This Day In 1991, Australia Win The Rugby World Cup

On this day, 2 November 1991, Australia beat England 12-6 in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham.   Nick Farr-Jones lifted the William Webb Ellis Cup after the win after Prop Tony...