Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone. The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...
Halfpenny's time at Quins
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny’s move to Harlequins has been one of the most eye-catching signings of the summer. With more than 100 Wales caps to his name and having toured with the British and Irish Lions...
Australia players in floods of tears as Eddie Jones' axed stars speak out after Wales defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAxed Australia stars Michael Hooper and Bernard Foley have spoken out after Eddie Jones' side were thrashed 40-6 by Wales at the Rugby World Cup. Wallabies players were left in floods of tears following...
Michael Hooper makes big career move after being left out of Wallabies World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has taken a big step to securing a post-playing career in rugby by joining Stan Sport's commentary team for the World Cup after Eddie Jones left him out of the 33-man...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Smith and Cane ensure All Blacks survive Argentina scare
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby20 September 2015 New Zealand survived a scare at the Rugby World Cup thanks to two late tries as they beat Argentina 26-16. Defending Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand were made to...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExcellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby. Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...
Fourth shot at Challenge Cup glory for Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith RC Toulon set to take on Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille on May 27, here's a look back at their previous three appearances in the competition’s showpiece game. 2010:...
Sonny Bill Williams: 'I would have entertained' a test switch to Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has said he would have considered switching his national allegiance from New Zealand to Samoa had the rules allowed it. Speaking to Stuff.co.nz,...
All Black legend's sons' desire to wear the Green & Gold
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShould legendary New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams’ sons follow in their father’s rugby footsteps, indications are that they may not be part of the All Black tradition, but have...
SBW backs Quade Cooper for Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black legend Sonny Bill Williams believes the key to Australia unlocking the All Black defence is in the form of Quade Cooper. While admitting a certain degree of bias as Williams...
