Finn Russell's Scottish debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince 2012, the rugby world has become acquainted with the mercurial talent that is Finn Russell. Beginning his working life as a stone mason, Russell rose to prominence through the Scotland U20 side,...
The red card hit on Jonny Wilkinson which ended a Springbok career at Twickenham
5 years ago by Rugby DumpDuring the Springboks’ Autumn tour in 2002 South African lock Jannes Labuschagne received a straight red card for a late challenge on England star Jonny Wilkinson at Twickenham.
Lions Legends - Willie John McBride
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“There was nothing that Willie John would ask of any man that he wasn’t prepared to do himself.” – Gareth Edwards. “The biggest natural leader of British & Irish...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 4 - "The Green & Gold"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTobias’ first game in the green and gold jersey was hugely successful. The Boks swept Paraguay aside with an 84-6 victory and Tobias scored his first try for his country. He sat out the second game...
Marcell Coetzee to leave Ulster and return to South Africa at end of season
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBack row Marcell Coetzee is to leave Ulster at the end of the season and return to his native South Africa.
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 3 - "The Call"
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1980 saw the British & Irish Lions come knocking on South Africa’s door again and a rich opportunity presented itself to Tobias when he was picked to play centre next to Argentinian fly-half...
Coetzee To Leave Ulster At End Of The Season
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby and Marcell Coetzee have reached an agreement to allow the 29-year-old back rower to return home to South Africa at the end of the 2020/21 season. Having returned home during the first lockdown...
Van Graan desperate to keep Reds moving in right direction
5 years ago by Irish IndependentIf last weekend's superb win in Clermont does prove to be a watershed moment for Johann van Graan's time in charge of Munster, then backing it up at home to Leinster would have provided further significant...
Lions legends: Phil Bennett
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen one considers the golden days of Welsh and Lions rugby in the 70s, the image of the hot-stepping Phil Bennett is one which easily springs to mind. A man of diminutive stature- standing only 1.71m...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 2 "Climbing the Ladder"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTobias' individuality on the field and command of the basics soon earned him a spot in the 1972 Proteas (consisting of the country’s top non-white players) tour to England. The tour was mildly successful...
