Former All Black prop seriously injured in cycling accident
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCarl Hayman, who played 45 tests for the All Blacks between 2001 and 2007, was rushed to hospital in a helicopter on Tuesday after being left ‘seriously injured and confused’ in a cycling accident. The...
Head injuries: World Rugby braces for huge class action lawsuit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome problematic times lie ahead for Rugby Union as a total of 185 brain-damaged players have ignited legal proceedings as they seek compensation for their injuries, compensation which is said to number...
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:...
Class action looming against major rugby bodies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn intriguing new development reported in the New Zealand Herald states that some 70 retired rugby players from around the world are currently consulting with a British law firm with regard to taking legal...
WATCH: EVERY single one of Thierry Dusautoir's 38-tackles against the All Blacks in 2007
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France captain Thierry Dusautoir was world-renowned for his incredible work rate and effective tackling earning him the nickname "The Dark Destroyer" during his 16-year long career. Over...
The Toulon 23 That Won The Heineken Cup For The Second Time
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2014, Toulon went back to back winning their second Heineken Cup under Bernard Laporte. The side a season before featured some of the best players in the world in the...
Throwback: The Two Star Studded FRENCH Line Ups That Contested The 2013 Champions Cup Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCast your mind back to 2013, Barack Obama is still the president of America, The All Blacks are still Rugby World Champions, the Lions are preparing for their tour to Australia and two French sides have...
Three Super Rugby XVs picked with one player from each franchise since 1996
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the last 25 years, Super Rugby has thrilled the rugby public and entertained many rugby spectators around the world. We pay tribute to the Southern Hemisphere's premier competition...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Mama re-signs for Worcester Warriors Warriors back-row forward Marco Mama has pledged his future to the club for another season. The 27-year-old Zimbabwean has...
Former All Black Carl Hayman Returns To Amateur Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop Carl Hayman has resumed his playing career with amateur league 3 side Bizanos. Hayman was dismissed as the head coach of Pau in early January and has since decided...
