World Rugby Reveals the Nominees for World Player of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2019, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at The Prince Park Tower...
Wales 16-19 South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense. South Africa battled into the final...
Leading The Haka, Facing The Haka – Feek & Henshaw On New Zealand v Ireland
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland v New Zealand, Lansdowne Road, November 2001. The All Blacks take up position near the halfway line; Richie McCaw is making his debut, Jonah Lomu is in the team; Anthony Foley is at 8 for Ireland....
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says South Africa are suffering from "a few butterflies" as they prepare for a "do-or-die" Rugby World Cup showdown with Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday. The Springboks...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Italy v Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals. Sergio Parisse will earn a share of...
Parisse to make history against Namibia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has announced his team for the Pool B match against Namibia in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Sunday, 22 September. Italy have made nine changes to the starting XV who lost...
All Blacks boss Hansen condemns 'pretty obvious' Erasmus referee tactics
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand coach Steve Hansen claims rival boss Rassie Erasmus was wrong to question standards of Test refereeing ahead of South Africa's Rugby World Cup opener. The All Blacks face the...
Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete. Here's a combined...
Kieran Read deserves to be winning captain, says Warburton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Warburton believes New Zealand captain Kieran Read deserves to be a Rugby World Cup-winning skipper and can foresee a successful All Blacks campaign. Read will retire after the upcoming...
