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Bulls Axe Josh Strauss

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After just six appearances for the Pretoria-based Bulls, Josh Strauss has been informed that his services to the franchise are no longer required.   Strauss signed a two year deal with the...

The Breakdown | Rugby should look at 1987 World Cup and take another leap into unknown

6 years ago by The Guardian

Inaugural tournament was opposed by Scotland and Ireland but transformed game as a Nations Championship would now Last weekend marked the anniversary of the inaugural World Cup final, the tournament that...

Like Father, Like Son - Tom & Alistair Robinson

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The sight of a mane of ginger hair charging with purpose after the rugby ball has become a much talked-about one in New Zealand over the course of the past two seasons. Said mane is attached to the head...

Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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,...

FLASHBACK: It's hard to believe it's eight years since the greatest celebration blooper of all time

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Eight years ago this weekend, Scotland famously beat Australia 9-6 in abysmal conditions down under. The rain-soaked match saw the visitors win on Australian soil for the first time since 1982. Also remembered...

World Rugby announces the qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2023

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced details of the qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.   Following the most competitive and widely-acclaimed Rugby World Cup to date in Japan, the qualification...

France Loosehead Prop Jefferson Poirot Quits Test Rugby At The Age Of 27

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jefferson Poirot was a star of the France front row, but the prop plans to dedicate himself to winning club rugby honours and fatherhood.     Jefferson Poirot quit international rugby at...

Book review: The self-roast of Ian Smith

6 years ago by Rugby World

Former Scotland full-back Ian Smith is perfectly happy to play up his limitations. But amid the frazzled nerves and sceptical selectors is an outstanding autobiography Space invader: on the attack against...

Using Murrayfield as a hub for multiple sports ‘an excellent idea’

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scotland’s national clinical director believes the Edinburgh ground could allow more fans to attend once crowds are allowed back again.

The INCREDIBLY Talented U20 Class Of 2010

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We continue to look back at past U20 World Championship and have a look at where some of the players who have had gone to reach the pinnacle of test rugby and star on the domestic scene.     Kurtley...