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Leinster and Glasgow Warriors run riot in Pro14

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Glasgow Warriors both ran in 50 points as they claimed emphatic Pro14 victories over the Dragons and Southern Kings respectively.     Group A leaders Leinster have made a fantastic...

England are yet to peak, says Balshaw

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Cup winner Iain Balshaw says these are exciting times for English rugby as the majority of the squad are coming into their prime.         Iain Balshaw says England are...

Over 100 Test victories and a record number of assists - Kieran Read's career in numbers

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, after he played his final match for New Zealand.     Kieran Read's international career came to an end on Friday, as the...

EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne looks at two key players for the Springboks

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones and Rassie Erasmus will be looking to out fox one another in the Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Saturday.     Having already looked at the attacking and defensive threats...

England must use full artillery to defuse 'Bomb Squad' - Vickery

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England captain Phil Vickery says Eddie Jones' side must seize the day when they do battle with South Africa for the Webb Ellis Cup.       Phil Vickery says England must come...

It would break my heart to see Wales in the doldrums - Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Outgoing head coach Warren Gatland wants Wales to kick on under Wayne Pivac after his glorious 12-year tenure came to an end.       Warren Gatland said it would break his heart if...

Read needs to take a bow – Hansen hails outgoing All Blacks captain

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen lauded the leadership of Kieran Read after New Zealand sent their outgoing coach and captain on their way with a 40-17 demolition of Wales in the Rugby World Cup bronze match.     The...

Watch: Steve Hansen gives a brilliant interview after his final match in charge

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"A beer in one hand and access to another one in the other one..." - Steve Hansen provided some brilliant quotes in his final post match press conference as the All Blacks head coach.       Watch:...

All Blacks had to honour the jersey - Hansen

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Hansen expressed his pride in the way New Zealand responded to being dethroned by hammering Wales.     Steve Hansen was left to rue "one bad day" but expressed his...

The Breakdown - A statistical look at England v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the help of Opta data, we look at the key numbers ahead of England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.       The Rugby World Cup final is upon us. England and South...