25 years on, Joel Stransky and Andrew Mehrtens sit down to discuss their epic 1995 RWC battle
6 years ago by Rugby DumpToday marks the 25-year anniversary of South Africa's famous victory in their first-ever Rugby World Cup, where they won on home soil against a powerful New Zealand side. The match was made up of penalties...
It's another sad goodbye as soft-spoken Bok Sevens legend bids farewell to fans
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer South Africa Sevens star Cecil Afrika has sent a message to his supporters after announcing his retirement earlier this month.
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
The man behind deal that launched rugby union's professional era
6 years ago by The GuardianMichael Watt’s company brokered the deal between Murdoch and Sanzar that changed rugby for ever, for better or worseTwenty-five years ago this Wednesday, rugby union supplied the backdrop to one of the...
The illness that Rassie Erasmus kept secret
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a well-kept secret that the World Cup-winning Springboks’ Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, had been suffering from a rare auto immune condition for which he began treatment last year and...
Rising Star | The 22-year-old who could be ready to take over from Ben Smith
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby is back in full swing in New Zealand with capacity crowds and exhilarating action in Super Rugby. The return of rugby to our screens also sees the return of a number of talking points...
Weekly Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders sign Wallabies prop The Highlanders confirmed the signing of Wallabies tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley who has inked a two-year deal with the side that...
Mike Catt on how he tried to tackle Jonah Lomu on that fateful day 25 years ago
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's 25 years since that famous day in South Africa when England felt the full wrath of New Zealand's 20-year old prodigy, Jonah Lomu. The giant winger scored four tries in that semi final, blasting England...
The Breakdown | Jonah Lomu: a one-off who broke barriers as well as tackles in rugby
6 years ago by The GuardianIt is exactly 25 years since Lomu flattened Mike Catt to score at the World Cup where the All Black transformed into a superstarWhen Jonah Lomu arrived in South Africa 25 years ago for the World Cup,...
Montpellier could face punishment having reportedly disguised the salaries of Johan Goosen and other star players
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier have long been in the sights of the TOP14 salary cap manager but recent developments could see the club face punishment. Last week French newspaper Midi Olympique...
