Ben Youngs, England's most-capped male player of all time, announces his retirement from International rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leicester Tigers scrum half, who made his debut against Scotland in 2010, has been a mainstay in England squads since that cold evening in Edinburgh 13 years ago. This weekend's Bronze...
In Numbers: All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup set to kick off in France on Saturday morning (NZT), catch up on the key numbers and stats from the All Blacks in the history of the tournament. 3: The...
The Three Biggest Omissions In The World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Sunday evening the 2022 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year was unveiled at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday. Every year there are players who can feel hard...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
Drew Mitchell recalls the time he nicked the Queen's drink
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRevered former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has shared a comical story of how some synergy between himself and Matt Giteau allowed him to nick the drink of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. “It...
Matt Giteau backs scrapping of 'Giteau Law'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies legend Matt Giteau has backed Rugby Australia’s call to scrap the rule dubbed 'Giteau Law' named after him. News broke from Down Under on Sunday that Australia is set to bin...
Dan Carter hailed as an 'icon' and one of the greats after announcing retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a wave of tributes to legendary fly-half Dan Carter after the All Blacks great announced his retirement on Saturday. Dan Carter was hailed as "one of the best to have ever...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
One more year? Matt Giteau set to extend his career in the USA's Major League Rugby - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau looks as if he may play one more season of rugby despite saying that 2020 would be his final year as a professional. The Sydney Morning...
Ultimate Rugby's All Time European Imported XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince rugby went professional in 1995, European clubs have searched the market to sign top players to help propel them to glory both domestically and in Europe. We have picked a XV of...
