WATCH: The four tries shortlisted for the Try of the Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November. Three...
England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success. England were stunning winners against...
'I still think it was a try' - Mark Cueto
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England wing Mark Cueto still believes that his disallowed try during the 2007 World Cup final should have stood and would have proved match-winning. TMO Stuart Dickinson reviewed the decision...
Vunipola taking tips from auntie ahead of Springboks showdown
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is up for grabs in Yokohama this weekend and England's Billy Vunipola is getting tips from a family member. Billy Vunipola has Rugby World Cup success...
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award. The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe...
England star Vunipola tells Springboks to 'bring it on'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola struck a defiant tone ahead of England's Rugby World Cup final with South Africa, telling the Springboks to "bring it on". His words came after Lood de Jager promised...
England vs South Africa - Last 3 Games
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2000 and 2006 Engand had their longest ever winning streak over the Springboks with 7 wins in a row. Noteably the 53-3 win at Twickenham in 2002. Following that the Springboks went on a remarkable...
Rory Best included in Barbarians squad to face Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have revealed that Ireland legend Rory Best will run out one final time after being named in the side's team to face Fiji at Twickenham. PLAYER NEWS 📰Simply. The. Best....
Rassie Erasmus on criticism that Springboks are playing a boring style of rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has commented on the criticism the Springboks are playing a boring style of rugby. Speaking at a press conference at the team hotel in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday,...
Demetri Catrakilis to miss rest of Southern Kings Pro 14 tour
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKings flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has returned to South Africa after suffering an elbow injury against Benetton in Treviso. The 30-year-old will have further scans and rehabilitation, with Howard...
