Fiji chairman resigns from World Rugby council following alleged homophobia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji chairman Ratu Vilikesa Bulewa Francis Kean has stood down from the World Rugby council amid serious allegations regarding his conduct which could threaten Bill Beaumont's bid for...
Former Samoan international cautious over plans to let players represent more than one Test nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySir Bill Beaumont is prepared to address the possibility of players from the Pacific Islands being allowed to return to play for their country of birth after being captured by other international teams,...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look at some of rugby's biggest bruisers after our first set of three bruisers. Today's picks include an Englishman, New Zealander and a monstrous Samoan. Colin Meads Although...
Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part One
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Part one of our biggest bruisers in rugby we take a look at three players known worldwide for their physicality. All three players mentioned are well known in the Northern Hemisphere but hail...
QUIZ: Can You List The Current Top 20 Test Teams In Order Of Their Ranking?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Rankings are updated on the Monday after each test weekend. The ranking system was introduced the month before the 2003 Rugby World Cup, with the first new rankings issued on 8 September...
Top Points Scorer In Test Rugby History Per Nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharpshooters and backline generals. We take a look at test rugby's point machines and best placekickers in test match rugby history. We take a look at the top scorers from some of...
Could Other Nations Follow New Zealand In Launching Or Re-Launching International 'A' Teams?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, New Zealand Rugby revealed that there will be a new high-performance team that will assemble this year and undertake a mini-tour of Northern Hemisphere venues. The new side dubbed the...
Lyon and Toulouse beaten as Racing 92 run riot
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92, Clermont Auvergne, Bayonne, Pau and Brive earned victories in Top 14, with leaders Bordeaux-Begles not in action. Joris Jurand scored a first-half hat-trick as Brive handed second-placed Lyon...
Saints announce quartet of contract renewals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Harry Mallinder, Tom Collins, Paul Hill and Ahsee Tuala have all signed new deals to remain at Franklin’s Gardens. The quartet boast just under...
