Update: The Highest Paid Rugby Players In The World
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe list of the highest-paid rugby players in the world has been updated. The likes of Matt Giteau and Dan Carter are effectively free agents which has changed the current Top 15 highest...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team
4 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...
The Sensational Barbarians Team That Beat The 2007 World Cup Winning Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of their successful 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign in France, South Africa faced off against a fantastic Barbarians side that was coached by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan. The...
The Top 10 Highest Earners in Rugby Union
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Rugby Union turned professional on 26 August 1995, it is doubtful that those involved in the game, either directly or at a distance, could have conceived of the salaries which some players are taking...
Left in limbo, Giteau and others could be exiled from their homelands for extended periods
4 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Wallabies star Matt Giteau has urged the Japanese Top League to make a decision about the remainder of the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby Australia reassessing ‘Giteau Law’ - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia are set to review their eligibility laws ahead of the July series against Ireland. Dave Rennie first test in charge will be against Andy Farrell's men and the former Glasgow coach could...
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
Australia to review on overseas player restrictions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is set to review the rules barring most overseas-based players from representing the Wallabies, officials have said. Following the news of Dave Rennie's appointment as...
Lucas granted early Brumbies release
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have agreed to allow scrumhalf Matt Lucas to be released early from his contract to take up an offer with Japanese Top League side the Ricoh Black Rams from September. Lucas, who...
Matt Giteau tipped for Wallabies role
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies star Matt Giteau has been mentioned as a potential replacement for ex-club and country teammate Stephen Larkham as Australia’s attack coach ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Whispers...
