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Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga write the final chapter of Speargate

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

For 13 years, Brian O’Driscoll and Tana Umaga have each been fielding questions on “that tackle” for an audience fascinated by the events of the Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...

Best off the Bench this Weekend

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As we all know by now test rugby has become 80 minute, 23 man game with the impact off your bench able to win or lose you a test match.   This weekend displayed this with the Springboks and All...

World Rugby requested to intervene in Mostert's contractual battle

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to reports in South Africa, the South African Rugby Union has asked World Rugby to intervene with and settle the ongoing contractual dispute between the Lions and Gloucester Rugby about the services...

Maro Itoje aims to curb ill-discipline but not his aggression against All Blacks

7 years ago by The Guardian

• England lock knows New Zealand will exploit lack of discipline• Itoje tasted victory over All Blacks with the Lions last yearThe last time Maro Itoje beat the All Blacks thousands of people stood...

WATCH: George North's tackle on Israel Folau in 2013

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georth North made this outstanding tackle on Israel Folau during the 2013 British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia.   The pair face off as Wales host the Wallabies today in Cardiff today.    Follow...

England Test bigger for All Blacks than recent Lions clashes - Hansen

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Steve Hansen believes New Zealand's clash with England on Saturday is bigger than their drawn series against the British and Irish Lions last year.     The All Blacks were denied victory...

Itoje told to push the boundaries against the World Champions

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England forward Maro Itoje has been told to take the fight to the All Blacks this weekend with his physical play even if it leads to punishment from the officials.     The Saracens star gave...

Eddie Jones leans on England’s Lions to build dossier on defeating New Zealand

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Jones told touring England players to take notes last summer• ‘When you beat New Zealand, you climb Everest’, Jones addsEngland have compiled a dossier on how to beat the All Blacks based on...

From Broken neck to Bok call up - JD Schickerling’s incredible story

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

2018 has already produced a number of remarkable stories of players who have overcome adversity to reach their goal of player test rugby.     From Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Folau Faingaa...

Monday Morning Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordan Petaia named in Wallabies squad for November Tests     Rookie sensation Jordan Petaia has been called into Michael Cheika’s train-on squad for the 2018 November interationals after...