David Pocock hangs up his boots to focus on conservation efforts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the finest modern Wallabies, David Pocock, has announced his retirement from the sport almost a year on from his international retirement saying “the time was right” to hang up...
Classic footage shows how Jonah Lomu could even make a Fijian great look decidely average
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSky Sports New Zealand have been looking back at some classic footage from years gone by, trawling through their extensive archives to highlights some of the NPC's greatest moments, and greatest players....
Wyn Jones set to equal McCaw record for most Test appearances
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWales skipper Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world Test match appearance record when he turns out for Wales against France in Paris on Saturday. Wyn Jones reaches the incredible milestone set by New Zealand...
Sexton leads McCaw and Carter in vote for World Player of the Decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has provided updates on the current leaders for the World Rugby Awards with the virtual award ceremony set to take place on 7 December. The special edition virtual show...
All Black prop joins the Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Nepo Laulala today confirmed he will play his Super Rugby for the Blues for the next two years. Samoan-born Laulala, educated in Auckland at Mt Albert Grammar and Westley College,...
'It could be divisive': Nick Farr-Jones warns Wallabies not to take a knee in support of BLM
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer captain says protest runs risk of fans tuning outDane Haylett-Petty raised issue ahead of Bledisloe CupWorld Cup-winning captain Nick Farr-Jones has warned the Wallabies that fans will tune out...
The Four Players Who Are Set To Earn Their Test Debuts For Ireland This Weekend
6 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyThere are four uncapped players included in the Ireland matchday 23 to face Italy on Saturday. Andy Farrell has handed starting test debuts with Will Connors earning his first cap on the...
'My foot was probably the size of two shoes' - Wallabies rookie reveals crazy race to be fit for Bledisloe II
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWallabies rookie Harry Wilson has revealed that his right foot ballooned to twice the size just three days before Australia's second Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
Massive injury blow for Wallabies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have received some troubling news as playmaker Matt Toomua has been ruled out of rugby for the remainder of 2020 after sustaining a groin injury in the second Bledisloe Cup test on Sunday. The...
Campese "eating humble pie" after second Bledisloe test
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby legend David Campese was very vocal last week in the wake of the first Bledisloe Cup encounter which ended in a 16-all draw. This week, however, he has been forced to sing a different tune. Campese...
