The Legend of 2002: The last Wallabies Bledisloe Cup Triumph
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup only a few days away, we take a look a at the last Australian side to win the coveted Trans-Tasman trophy. The first official Bledisloe Cup fixture took...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 15: Best Pacific Island rugby players to play Super Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Pacific just 15 days away we have decided to give tribute to the best Pacific Island players to play in the tournament. Joining Caucaunibuca and Lomu in the back three is Mils Muliaina,...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 22: Players with the Most Super Rugby Appearances
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOnly the best players have the coaches confidence in taking the field a number of times due to their talent and reliability. Here's a list of the top ten players to have been called up the most in Super...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
Alaalatoa claims third Brett Robinson Award
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa has taken home the Brumbies’ Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year Award, joining George Smith as just the second to win the coveted award more than twice. Alaalatoa...
Valetini back for Brimbies' semi-final clash against Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Valetini has been named in the Brumbies starting lineup for this Saturday’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final against the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland. The bruising...
Brumbies Rugby are set to farewell a special group of players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies Rugby are set to farewell a special group of players and staff at the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, with the club recognising their valuable contribution to the organisation following...
Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
