Throwback: The Two Star Studded FRENCH Line Ups That Contested The 2013 Champions Cup Final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCast your mind back to 2013, Barack Obama is still the president of America, The All Blacks are still Rugby World Champions, the Lions are preparing for their tour to Australia and two French sides have...
8 Players With Alternative Careers You May Not Have Known About
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, most players are scouted from an early age and their ability on the pitch takes care of their financial needs. However, some well-known players from the modern and recent eras have dabbled in alternate...
Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Super Rugby Home Team of The Decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving released the Super Rugby away team of the decade, SANZAAR has now released the Home Super Rugby team of the decade. With the help of OPTA stats the team has been selected...
Are the British and Irish Lions off to Japan?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA recent report by Japanese website Nikkei.com has said that Japan will be elevated to Tier 1 status, making it the first Asian nation to ascend to the sport's top tier. This...
Lions Tour In Jeopardy? Possible Warren Gatland Replacements
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe shadow that the COVID-19 virus has cast across the rugby world has left it shrouded in uncertainty. One of the bleakest results arising out of the unfortunate situation is the question mark over the...
SA Rugby to consider rescheduling Lions tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to go ahead as schedule as it stands, but the dates may change. SA Rugby has admitted it is considering the possibility of rescheduling...
2021 British and Irish Lions tour faces axe
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa next year could be in jeopardy with the tour possibly being postponed or even cancelled as the home unions - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - fight...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Starting British And Irish Lions Team From The Third Test Of The 2009 Tour?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa won the Test series against the Lions 2-1 beating the Lions 26–21 in the first Test, and then 28–25 in the second Test. The third Test was won by the Lions 28–9. Can...
British and Irish Lions Legends - Phil Bennett
6 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...
