Australian Super Rugby Team of the Decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving punched the numbers, OPTA have helped SANZAAR select the Australian Super Rugby team of the last decade based on statistical facts and figures. There have been two Australian...
2016 Rugby Championship Argentina vs Australia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe home side racing into a 21-0 lead inside 12 minutes at nib Stadium thanks to scores from Samu Kerevi, Dane Haylett-Petty and Will Genia, that was always a distant prospect. The...
The Top 10 Highest Earners in Rugby Union
6 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...
Super Rugby’s Most Lethal Attackers & Stalwart Defenders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby on ice for the time being, we examine the stats to determine who has stood out in the past 7 rounds on defence and attack. Crusaders' flank Tom Christie has proved himself to...
Full Game: Scotland 15-21 Australia - November 2013
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia ran in two tries as they were made to work hard for an untidy win over Scotland at Murrayfield back in November 2013. A clinical Israel Folau score put the Wallabies 13-6 up but Greig...
League convert set for Waratahs Super Rugby debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs are headed to McDonald Jones Stadium – their second visit to the Hunter in as many seasons – taking on the Auckland Blues. It's a largely unchanged...
Crusaders stroll to winning start as Sunwolves shock Rebels
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby champions the Crusaders proved their class with an opening win, while the Rebels slumped to a poor loss in Japan. The Crusaders commenced their Super Rugby title...
ANALYSIS: Tom Curry will look to replicate David Pocock at no.8 for England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones threw a surprise in selecting his first team since the Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks with Tom Curry starting in no.8 jersey following Billy Vunipola's injury that has ultimately...
Waratahs back their youth for their clash with the Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs Head Coach, Rob Penney has named his first matchday squad of the 2020 Super Rugby season, as his side gets set to cross the ditch and take on the Crusaders in Nelson. The starting XV features...
Wallabies skipper Hooper hands Waratahs captaincy to Simmons
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Waratahs have a new skipper in place ahead of their season opener against the Crusdaers on February 1. Michael Hooper has relinquished the Waratahs captaincy to experienced lock...
