Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
Top Semi-Finals: Hooper clashes with former Wallabies, Barrett faces Marx
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Japanese Top League kick off this weekend with Toyota Verblitz taking on the Panasonic Wild Knights on Saturday and Suntory Sungoliath facing Kubota Spears on Sunday. Director...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Barrett or Mo'unga? Predicting how the All Blacks could line up in Ian Foster's first game
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster kicks off his term as the new All Blacks head coach on Sunday 11 October at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The former assistant coach has a tough task ahead of him following the successful...
The Six Players Who Have Played 150 Games For The Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black second-rower Sam Whitelock is set to become the seventh player to bring up his 150th game for the Crusaders this weekend against the Chiefs and in doing so he joins an elite club of players to...
Five Reasons Why Round Two Of Super Rugby Aotearoa Will Be Even Better Than Round One
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a blockbuster opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, New Zealand prepares for round two of the competition with the second round of action promising to better the spills and thrills of the first. The...
Most Capped Super Rugby XV Of All Time
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTo celebrate the return of rugby and in particular Super Rugby, we take a look at the most capped Super Rugby team of all time. 1. Wyatt Crockett - Crusaders, 202 A true legend...
The Final 10: All Blacks v Ireland (2013)
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven years ago Ireland were aiming for their first win over the All Blacks in 109 years, with the Men in Black forcing the Irish to an agonising 24-22 finish. Ireland led...
The Talented Group Of Stars From The U20s Class Of 2008
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2008, Sixteen teams assembled in Wales for what was then dubbed as 'the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship 2008'. The competition replaced the U21 IRB Junior World Championship...
