England are yet to peak, says Balshaw
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winner Iain Balshaw says these are exciting times for English rugby as the majority of the squad are coming into their prime. Iain Balshaw says England are...
Over 100 Test victories and a record number of assists - Kieran Read's career in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, after he played his final match for New Zealand. Kieran Read's international career came to an end on Friday, as the...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne looks at two key players for the Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Rassie Erasmus will be looking to out fox one another in the Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Saturday. Having already looked at the attacking and defensive threats...
England must use full artillery to defuse 'Bomb Squad' - Vickery
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England captain Phil Vickery says Eddie Jones' side must seize the day when they do battle with South Africa for the Webb Ellis Cup. Phil Vickery says England must come...
It would break my heart to see Wales in the doldrums - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing head coach Warren Gatland wants Wales to kick on under Wayne Pivac after his glorious 12-year tenure came to an end. Warren Gatland said it would break his heart if...
All Blacks had to honour the jersey - Hansen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen expressed his pride in the way New Zealand responded to being dethroned by hammering Wales. Steve Hansen was left to rue "one bad day" but expressed his...
The Breakdown - A statistical look at England v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the help of Opta data, we look at the key numbers ahead of England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final. The Rugby World Cup final is upon us. England and South...
Can Rugby Championship winners South Africa make history by doing the double?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year. South Africa stand on the brink of making history when they...
Rugby World Final Preview: England v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa hope to harness a Rugby World Cup triumph by bringing the country together, but a strong England stand in their way. Rassie Erasmus has called on South Africa to...
Class act Kolisi set to bring home township to Springbok standstill
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThursday lunchtime was quiet at the Ekupholeni Cocktail Lounge. The clearing up after Wednesday's Ladies' Night was out of the way. Another busy weekend lay ahead. The Sunday Soul Session...
