URC Origins: Fred Casey - the underage coach behind some of Ireland’s greatest
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVolunteers are the lifeblood of every rugby club across the world and they don’t much better than former Cork Constitution underage coach, Fred Casey. Having only recently retired, Fred dedicated...
From Bank Teller to the top of the Rugby Mountain: The Origins of Bundee Aki
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNormally, you'd be hard-pressed to find similarities between a bank teller working on the other side of the world and a World Rugby Player of the Year nominee. But Bundee Aki doesn't do normal. The...
Wales great Barry John was ‘catalyst for so much success’
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySir 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
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn 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
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer 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...
WATCH: Rugby's first mic'd up player
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol 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 RugbyBristol 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...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
