The day Rob Kearney almost single-handedly took on the Springboks
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIrish legend Rob Kearney put in one of the greatest ever individual performances for the British & Irish Lions on the 2009 tour to South Africa.
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother exciting weekend of rugby in Australiasia saw the Melbourne Rebels beat the Waratahs, the Hurricanes end the Crusaders 36 unbeaten run at home, the Brumbies breeze past Western Force and the Hurricanes...
The best on the blindside
6 years ago by The TimesBruising defence, fearless ball carrying and never far from the action, the modern blindside flanker role has evolved into one of the most action-filled positions on the rugby field. Stephen Jones,...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
Brian O'Driscoll names his 2021 British & Irish Lions XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour-time tourist and former British and Irish Lions skipper Brian O'Driscoll has revealed the XV he believes is capable of defeating the World Champion Springboks next year. The 2005...
Top Stories of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations respond to Fiji claims that they are joining the tournament Following the Fijian Rugby Union's claim that the Flying Fijians are on the verge of joining the Six Nations...
World Cup winning lock Eben Etzebeth signs fresh terms at Toulon
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has signed a new deal with Top 14 club Toulon. The 28-year-old has extended his stay at the French club by signing a new three-year deal with the club that...
Leicester Tigers Sign Cheetahs Back Rower
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed South African back-rower Jasper Wiese. The back-rower, who most recently was playing for the Cheetahs in the Pro14, was born in Upington in the Northern Cape of South...
Nick Easter joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Easter will be Newcastle Falcons’ defence coach following the club’s promotion back into the Premiership - the former England No 8 returning to his homeland after a successful spell coaching...
The Breakdown | Plan to speed up rugby union just part of massive overhaul needed
6 years ago by The GuardianIn addition to changes involving scrums and the tackle area, a younger audience must be attracted if the game is to thriveWould the outcome of last year’s World Cup have been different had teams been...
