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Wales great Barry John was ‘catalyst for so much success’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sir Gareth Edwards has described his former Wales and British and Irish Lions half-back partner Barry John as a “mercurial” player who was “a catalyst for so much success”. John’s...

Wales and Lions great ‘The King’ Barry John dies aged 79

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

John inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous 1971 series victory over the All Blacks. Barry John, the Welsh rugby union great who was crowned ‘The King’ after inspiring the Lions’...

James Horwill appointed to Queensland Rugby Union Board

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Reds and Wallabies captain James Horwill has today been appointed to the Board of the Queensland Rugby Union as the Rugby Union Players Association-nominated Director.He replaces former Wallaby...

Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

As has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...

Borthwicks uncapped recruits

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

CHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...

Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...

Johan Goosen boots Vodacom Bulls to narrow win over Emirates Lions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Goosen kicked a late penalty from inside his own half to send the Vodacom Bulls into the United Rugby Championship top four after a thrilling 30-28 win over the Emirates Lions in Pretoria. Jordan...

WATCH: Rugby's first mic'd up player

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua made history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game.  Now 32, Luatua has seen more than most on the professional...

Steven Luatua first to wear player mic in sold-out Bristol Bears V Bath Derby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua will make history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. TNT Sports viewers will get a never-seen-before take of the ex-All Blacks...