Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
Former Scotland forward Tim Swinson to retire at end of the season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Glasgow Warriors second-row Tim Swinson has decided to call time on his career at the age of 33. "It's a hard goodbye to the game I've played for the last 14 years," Swinson wrote...
Andy Farrell's International Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, current coach of the Ireland national team and father of incumbent England captain Owen, is capped at international level for rugby league and union. In 2005, Farrell announced his...
Six Nations dismiss talk of 'Four Nations'
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySix Nations tournament organisers were this evening moved to issue a statement to label as inaccurate a report on a potential ‘contingency plan’ for Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales this...
All summer rugby union internationals called off due to Covid-19
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales were all due to go on tour.
Pro14 plan for late August return
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlans are being considered to resume the Pro14 season on 22 August following the global pandemic. Discussions are being held over the tournament's future with games probably staged behind...
Clerc warns promising France have much to learn before World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance showed their promise during the Six Nations, but Vincent Clerc warned to expect "ups and downs" from a young team. Vincent Clerc is excited by the potential a youthful France...
Sir Ian McGeechan names his 10 best young players in the world
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Legend Sir Ian McGeechan has picked two young English fly-halves and an 18-year-old Scot in his list of the 10 best youngsters in world for his latest column for the Telegraph. England...
Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Japan set to become a Tier 1 Nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan are set to become a Tier One Nation according to a report by Japanese publication Nikkei.com. According to the report by the Nikkei, Bill Beaumont has made a promise to the Japan...
