How France won the RWC 2023 vote
6 years ago by Rugby WorldIn 2017, France were named the hosts of the next Rugby World Cup, despite an independent evaluation recommending South Africa. Here is what happened behind the scenes of that big decision, according to...
Stephen Jones snubs Richie McCaw in greatest Test captains list
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran journalist Stephen Jones and former England pivot Stuart Barnes were tasked with selecting their list of the ten greatest Test captains in their Sunday Times story. Barnes...
James Coughlan: Irish players in France getting used to lockdown
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFormer Munster back row James Coughlan says that with France in lockdown, none of the Irish players or coaches there know when any restrictions will be lifted.
Six Nations Analysis: The top performers in 2020
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe championship may be over for now but Sam Larner has been in his stats bunker working out which players have stood outStar man: Gregory Alldritt making one of his many carries for France (Getty Images)The...
Eight Modern Day One Club Men
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dying breed. The modern-day opportunities for professional Rugby players has seen even the most loyal servants of the game move clubs and explore their opportunities. Even the Sharks and Springbok...
Post World Cup 2019 Retirees XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaying farewell isn't easy particularly when you have spent your life working towards the goal of representing your country but this was the decision several of test rugby’s leading lights made after...
The try from the end of the world that handed the All Blacks their last defeat at Eden Park
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEden Park has become a real fortress for New Zealand in the professional era with the All Blacks having not lost a single test match at the stadium since 1994. The last time the All Blacks...
A Face-Off of the Stand-Offs: Pollard v Russell
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJuly offers a mouth-watering prospect which is sure to pique the interest of rugby fans across the world in the form of two of its top fly-halves facing off on the international arena. A daunting...
Ranked: England's Player Depth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland had a rocky start to 2020 as they went down to France in their opening Six Nations game of the competition following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup Final in Japan last year. Eddie...
The Breakdown | Six Nations 2020: highlights of a tournament put on hold
6 years ago by The GuardianFrom France’s new stars to the architects of Scotland’s improvement, some gongs for an unfinished Six NationsThe Six Nations, like the rest of rugby throughout the world, has been suspended because...
