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The Battle of the Gnoll - Neath v South Africa

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Gnoll is a modest ground. Accommodating roughly 6000 spectators and located in the town of Neath in South Wales, it is home to Neath RFC (commonly known as the Welsh All Blacks due to their predominantly...

Carter and Wilkinson Ranked 10th and 8th in The 10 Best Flyhalves Off All Time By British Pundit

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter has been ranked as the 10th best flyhalf in the history of the game by outspoken British pundit Stephen Jones. An outspoken critic of the All Blacks, Jones ranked the three-time World Player...

Relive: The Second British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The British and Irish Lions' hopes of squaring the series in South Africa ended in heart-breaking fashion as replacement Springboks fly-half Morne Steyn landed a winning penalty with the last kick...

Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors.   We relive the first test in full:   The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...

"Clearly the community needs us" - This famous rugby stadium is being turned into a temporary hospital

6 years ago by rugbydump.com

Workers are making rapid progress on converting Parc y Scarlets in Wales into a temporary hospital to provide extra beds for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Foster agrees big pay cut, doubts All Blacks will play in July

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has agreed to a "big" cut in his salary during the coronavirus pandemic.     Foster confirmed he and his fellow coaches have already reached an agreement...

Richard Parks: from record-breaking solitude in Antarctica to flat isolation

6 years ago by The Guardian

After a successful rugby career, including four appearances for Wales, Parks is now a world record holder in endurance skiingAs each of us languishes in isolation, one man is about to enter the Guinness...

Jamie Roberts gets last flight out of South Africa hours before lockdown takes place

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Stormers and former Wales centre Jamie Roberts made the decision to leave South Africa last night, as the country got set for a nationwide lockdown.

QUIZ: Can You Name The Most Capped Premiership Players From Each Club?

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Founded 33 years ago in 1987, the Premiership was founded and since then there have been numerous legends of the game grace the field in England's Premier rugby league.   Today, we have a look at...

Rising Stars - Welsh Wrecking Ball, Jac Morgan

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"If he develops fully, there is every chance he'll go all the way. You see these youngsters coming through and the top-end ones stand out a mile. Jac is one of those.”   The above was said...