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Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top.   Mako and...

The Two Best Composite World Club XVs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This is some team!   OPTA released the top players in each position based on their unique index which highlighted the highest-rated players in top-level club rugby since the beginning of 2019. After releasing...

Leinster should be declared PRO14 champions according to Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie believes that the PRO14 season should be ended and Leinster declared champions.   Awarding Leinster the PRO14 title is the fairest and safest way of wrapping...

Sean Maitland to leave Saracens at the end of the season?

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland winger Sean Maitland is being linked to a move away from Saracens by multiple sources and make a return to former club Glasgow Warriors.   The Glasgow Warriors unofficial...

Potential British and Irish Lions Bolters 2021

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

Stuart Hogg | International Highlights

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg has been one of the most consistent full-backs in world rugby for the past 5 years. This video shows his international highlights.    

Ulster Dominate PRO14 Team Of The Season So Far

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Ulster players have been named in the PRO14’s Team of the Season so far using the Opta stats index.   The Opta Index allows genuine opportunities to compare and contrast both...

Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...

George Mackie obituary

6 years ago by The Guardian

George Mackie, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 70, was a straightforward man, but one of paradox. He was a Kincardineshire Scot who lived in southern England, an Essex farmer who was also a socialist,...

Stuart Hogg's International Debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just after the 15-minute mark in the 2012 Six Nations match-up between Wales and Scotland, Stuart Hogg, the 19 year old Glasgow Warriors fullback jogged onto the pitch, as an injury substitution, for his...