On This Day in 2013, George North lifts Israel Folau on his shoulders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven Years ago to the day, British and Irish Lions star George North shocked the rugby world when hoisted Australian giant Israel Folau over his shoulder and carried him backwards. North...
Leigh Halfpenny: How to kick for goal
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe Wales full-back explains how to hit the target from the teeTee time: Leigh Halfpenny kicks a conversion for Wales (Getty Images)The Wales full-back explains how to hit the target from the tee
The Talented Group Of Stars From The U20s Class Of 2008
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2008, Sixteen teams assembled in Wales for what was then dubbed as 'the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship 2008'. The competition replaced the U21 IRB Junior World Championship...
Where are they now? The extraordinary 2008 Wales under-20s team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2008, the Wales u20 team reached the semi-finals of the Under-20 Junior World Cup in 2008 when it was hosted by the country. The star-studded side saw 10 of the players go on...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Leigh Halfpenny's Rugby Journey | 2008 - Present
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny's Rugby Journey | 2008 - Present
19 Year Old Leigh Halfpenny's Debut Against South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny made his debut for Wales on the right wing in 2008 against the Springboks at the Millennium Stadium. At only 19, he was unusually young to set foot on the international stage, however,...
Six Nations Team Of The Competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's been one of the strangest Six Nations season since the competition was impacted by the outbreak of foot and mouth back in 2001. The 2020 edition of the Championship may not have...
A statistical look at Wales v Scotland in the fifth round of matches
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales face Scotland in the weekend's only Six Nations match, after Italy v England and France v Ireland were called off due to COVID-19. Wales and Scotland go head to head in the final round of the Six...
Pivac hails 'ultimate professional' Jones ahead of record-equalling appearance
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will equal Richie McCaw's world record of 148 Tests on Saturday, and Wales coach Wayne Pivac has paid tribute to his skipper. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac hailed captain...
