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1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

The Eight Players Who Have Scored 1 000 Test Points

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the series-deciding test match between New Zealand and Ireland, Jonathan Sexton joined an exclusive group of players who have scored 1000 points in test rugby.   We take a look at...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Rob Kearney confident that Ireland won't make the same mistakes of 2019 World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland Leinster fullback Rob Kearney is confident that Ireland will avoid another dip in form in the year of a Rugby World Cup.   Kearney was part of Joe Schmidt’s...

England on right track, but have tested fans' patience, says RFU boss

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that England are now on the right track while acknowledging that they have tested fans’ patience of late.    The men in white, led by flanker...

Andy Farrell "regarded very highly" as the RFU continue to plan for life after Eddie Jones

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones is set to vacate his role as the England men's head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is being tipped to fill the role after the showpiece.     RFU...

TOP GUN DUPONT: Antoine Dupont lifts off with Patrouille de France

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's Six Nations Grand Slam-winning captain Antoine Dupont took to the skies this week with Patrouille de France, the precision aerobatics demonstration unit of the French Air and Space Force.   Dupont...

Crunch time in Cape Town: SA vs Wales, third Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The possibility of a maiden series victory on South African soil will put some ice in the veins of the Welsh – as well as the Springboks – as the teams lock horns in the third and...

Dan Biggar on Wales’ chance to make history

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prior to jetting off to South Africa Wales were given very little chance of competing with the world champions, let alone beating them. But the Wales captain was having none of that with the belief and...