A standing ovation for Aaron Smith after his 100th test match
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith became the first All Black scrumhalf to play 100 test matches on Saturday. The 32-year-old assisted two tries in New Zealand's 33-25 victory over Australia and was given a standing...
Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures. Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...
McCaw backs Whitelock as All Blacks' interim captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-Time Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is backing his former All Blacks and Crusaders teammate Sam Whitelock to fill the skipper duties for the opening Tests of the 2021 season. Sam...
Kieran Read Retires
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowig Toyota Verblitz missing out on the Top League Final after a loss to Panasonic Wild Knights, Kieran Read announced his retirement from the game. A look back at the best facts and stats...
Wayne Pivac changes one for Grand Slam decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac has made one change to his side for Wales' Six Nations finale against France on Saturday (KO 21.00 Local), with Adam Beard returning to the starting line-up. Wales are...
England forward coach Matt Proudfoot says Tom Curry "could be another McCaw"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland forward's coach Matt Proudfoot says that England flanker Tom Curry could develop into a player to match All Black great Richie McCaw. Speaking to BBC Sport, Proudfoot said that...
"Thank God I was never on the opposite side" - Dan Carter names the top five players he shared a pitch with
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving called time on his illustrious career, Dan Carter has named the top five players he shared a pitch with. Mercurial fly-half Carter confirmed on Saturday that his incredible career...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Ultimate Rugby's Users' Southern Hemisphere Test XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUsing the data on the Ultimate Rugby App since the App was released, we reveal the Southern Hemisphere XV of player's favourited on the App. Although the squad is heavily skewed in favour...
Wales captain Jones facing race to be fit for start of Six Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales could be without captain Alun Wyn Jones for their Six Nations opener against Ireland as he recovers from a knee injury. Alun Wyn Jones will need at least 10 weeks to recover from...
