The INCREDIBLE World XV side that faced the All Blacks in the 90s
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 1992, New Zealand celebrated a centenary year of New Zealand Rugby in doing so they hosted a World XV for a three-test series. The three tests were hosted at Lancaster Park...
Jamie Joseph expects England and Wales tests to be called off or postponed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph expects the tests against Wales and Rugby World Cup runner-up England to be called off but hopes the games can be played at a later date. Talking...
Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Forwards
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. Every four years one of the most hotly debated subjects on the British and Irish Lions squad is that of who the next bolter will be. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan had...
Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...
Report: CVC’s deal for Six Nations pushed back
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe multi-million pound Six Nations investment deal tabled by private equity firm CVC appears to have stalled – according to a report by Kaye Wiggins and Murad Ahmed in the Financial Times. According...
CVC's investment in Six Nations and Pro14 still up in the air - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe planned £420 million investment into the Six Nations and PRO14 has yet to be sealed, according to report b inews.co.uk. Private-equity firm CVC have been locked in talks to plough...
George Mackie obituary
6 years ago by The GuardianGeorge Mackie, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 70, was a straightforward man, but one of paradox. He was a Kincardineshire Scot who lived in southern England, an Essex farmer who was also a socialist,...
Scottish Rugby to hold talks over pay cuts for players, fear for November Tests
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA huge shortfall caused by the ongoing coronavirus health crisis has forced Scottish Rugby to take action. Scottish Rugby will discuss a salary reduction scheme with high-earning players...
SA Rugby hopes to start domestic competition amid coronavirus pandemic
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African Rugby is hoping to have the country's professional players back on the field by 5 June after reports that they may run a domestic competition featuring its six Super Rugby and PRO14...
Throwback to when Jonah Lomu HUMILIATED Scotland with the Barbarians
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 2001, Scotland had the displeasure of trying to contain the late great Jonah Lomu who was on top form for the Barbarians. In his 58 minutes on the pitch, Jonah Lomu humiliated Scotland...
