PREVIEW: Gatland looks for Lions to stake Test claims in Stormers clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland will sit down with his coaching team in the days after the Stormers clash to formulate a team to tackle the Springboks. The British and Irish Lions will aim to protect a proud record...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...
Hamish Watson named Six Nations Player of the Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has been named Six Nations Player of the Championship by fans after winning the biggest ever vote for the award. The 29-year-old put in a series of superb performances...
The 2021 6 Nations Player Of The Championship Nominees
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the conclusion of what has been a fantastic 2021 Six Nations, the Player Of The Championship nominees are in. A dramatic final clash on Friday evening between France and Scotland – the...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
THROWBACK: Leicester Tigers beat Cardiff in a penalty shootout
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2009, Leicester Tigers booked a Heineken Cup final date with Leinster after beating Cardiff Blues 7-6 in an historic sudden death penalty shoot-out at the Millennium Stadium. Jordan...
The Sensational Barbarians Team That Beat The 2007 World Cup Winning Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of their successful 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign in France, South Africa faced off against a fantastic Barbarians side that was coached by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan. The...
Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour. The Lions finished on...
Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth 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...
