Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
Blues playmaker beats Auckland's 68 year old sporting record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s hard enough to reach the heights of professional status as an athlete in any code, let alone two. But at 22 years of age, former Blues playmaker Jock McKenzie has broken...
History-making female referee and TMO retires
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoy Neville will retire from refereeing at the end of this season aged 40; She made history as the first female TMO at a men's World Cup; She also had a distinguished playing career in which she captained...
Andy Farrell says appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach ‘magical’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell described his appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach as “pretty magical” but has ruled out a repeat of the moment that made his name with the tourists. Farrell takes...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Malcolm Who? The loss of serial try-scoring Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx to injury appeared fatal to the chances of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay mounting a successful title...
Andy Farrell: A Rugby Journey
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is a highly decorated Rugby League player who represented Wigan for over a decade, making 370 appearances. He became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final when at age 17 when coming...
Andy Farrell A Rugby Journey
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell is a highly decorated Rugby League player who represented Wigan for over a decade, making 370 appearances. He became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final when at age 17 when coming...
Andy Farrell Appointed as Lions Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as Head Coach for the Lions Men’s 2025 Tour to Australia. The Ireland Head Coach was unveiled at an official...
