Buzzer Beaters and Heart Breakers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Leinster go 41 phases on the hooter and secure a remarkable comeback to sink Connacht in an epic Pro 14 derby, we decide to take a look at some of the best wins at the death. Ireland vs...
French rugby authorities call for lower tackle height after players’ deaths
7 years ago by The Guardian• Welfare summit proposed waist-high limit on tackles• Three young players have died in France this seasonFrench rugby authorities have called for a major change to reduce tackles to waist height after...
Ranked: The 10 best individual test performances of 2018
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvery year there are certain individual performances that stand out above the rest. Dan Carter produced arguably the performance of the century against the Lions in 2005 while Wilkinson produced a match-winning performance...
French rugby bosses propose lowering tackle height
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation, says rugby must evolve, with changes to attitudes and the rules on tackling. The...
Rumour Mill
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at some of the rumours around the world concerning player and coach transfers. Suitors from Japan have come in to rival Racing 92 for Kieran Read's...
Big Interview: 'I got a call from Joe, it's nice to know I'm getting closer' - Cian Kelleher
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht have registered 23 points out of a possible 25 in their last five games, they're in red-hot form with 19 tries in that time, and Cian Kelleher rounded off the scoring at Stade Aime Giral where...
Toulouse move a tough decision - Arnold
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Rory Arnold says the timing was right to leave the Brumbies and ply his trade in the Top 14 with Toulouse next year. Rory Arnold says it...
Jaco Taute captains Munster as Van Graan makes 13 changes for Ulster clash
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFull-back Mike Haley and centre Sammy Arnold are the only players to retain their place from Saturday's Champions Cup defeat to Castres in France.
Geordan Murphy appointed Leicester head coach despite dismal run
7 years ago by The Guardian• Tigers have lost eight games on the bounce• ‘We are working hard to improve performances and results’Geordan Murphy has been appointed as Leicester’s permanent head coach despite a run of eight...
France facing up to clamour for rugby to change after spate of tragedies | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianAfter three deaths in five months in France and with politicians now demanding answers, has the sport become too brutal?Last Wednesday Nicolas Chauvin was killed after he was injured playing rugby. Chauvin...
