Franco Smith gets Italy job on permanent basis
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInitially a temporary hire when Conor O'Shea quit in November, Francho Smith has been named Italy head coach. Franco Smith has been appointed as Italy head coach after leading the Azzurri...
South African Super Rugby All-Star Team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough slightly low on titles, South Africa has contributed some world-class players to Super Rugby. Here follows a look at an all-star team picked from over the 25 years of the competition's existence. 1....
Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time - Per Position
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the most capped test XV of all time: 1. Gethin Jenkins - Wales The most capped loosehead in the game,...
The Exciting Line Up Of Players Heading to Europe
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Rugby eventually returns a number of new names will be heading to Europe to ply their trade at a new club. We take a look at some of the biggest names who will be making their first appearance...
The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
World Rugby not interested in 2021 'Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has ruled out the possibility of holding an international invitational tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2021 to provide relief following the coronavirus pandemic. Former Rugby...
'That series will haunt me until my dying day really' - Shaun Edwards on controversial 2009 series loss in South Africa
6 years ago by Rugby DumpShaun Edwards joined Big Jim and Goodey on the latest Rugby Pod to discuss life in France and why there is one moment in his coaching career that still haunts him to this day.
Gareth Edwards ranked as the greatest scrumhalf of all time by Barnes and Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Times has continued their Top Tens series with Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes picking their greatest scrum-halves of all time and for once they agree on one thing with both selecting Gareth Edwards...
Inter-Pro Derbies Planned for August 22/23 - IRFU CEO
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU CEO Philip Browne has confirmed that inter-provincial derbies have been planned to kick-off on August 22/23 at the Aviva Stadium behind closed doors. Rugby back on August 22/23, derbies...
Ultimate Rugby's All Time European Imported XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince rugby went professional in 1995, European clubs have searched the market to sign top players to help propel them to glory both domestically and in Europe. We have picked a XV of...
