Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...
Report: CVC’s deal for Six Nations pushed back
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe multi-million pound Six Nations investment deal tabled by private equity firm CVC appears to have stalled – according to a report by Kaye Wiggins and Murad Ahmed in the Financial Times. According...
ARCHIVE: Vunipola sings Backstreet Boys after England Grand Slam
6 years ago by Rugby DumpEddie Jones led England to a Grand Slam title during his first year in charge back in 2016 with a 21-31 win over France at Stade de France.
The Sensational Barbarians Team That Beat The 2007 World Cup Winning Springboks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of their successful 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign in France, South Africa faced off against a fantastic Barbarians side that was coached by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan. The...
My favourite game: France v New Zealand, 1999 Rugby World Cup
6 years ago by The GuardianUnderdogs turned the rugby world upside down to beat the odds-on All Blacks and create one of the greatest games in the history of the tournamentIn these dark days the unscripted drama of live sport feels...
Former Samoan international cautious over plans to let players represent more than one Test nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySir Bill Beaumont is prepared to address the possibility of players from the Pacific Islands being allowed to return to play for their country of birth after being captured by other international teams,...
IRFU welcomes World Rugby’s €92m Covid-19 relief fund
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland, France, Italy, and Wales each lost a lucrative home game due to Six Nations postponements in March and the IRFU last month agreed pay deferrals with employees, including professional players contracted,...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
Williams begins epic cycle with Tour de France winner
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWales’ record try scorer Shane Williams has embarked on an epic charity cycle ride today alongside 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas.
