Eddie Jones likens Tom Curry to All Black great
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones has drawn a comparison between flankers Tom Curry and Richie McCaw. Earlier today, Jones named his England squad for their 2022 Six Nations opener against at Murrayfield...
Dan Carter's top five players he shared a pitch with
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving called time on his illustrious career last year, Dan Carter named the top five players he shared a pitch with. The All Blacks great won the Rugby World Cup twice and is the record...
World Rugby release their four man shortlist for the Men's 15s Player of the Year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has revealed the four man shortlist for the Men's 15 World Player of the Year. The shortlist consists of two Australias as well as a Frenchman and an Englishman. Wallabies...
Beauden Barrett marks landmark in style as All Blacks deliver scorching finish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett could hardly have picked a better script for his 100th international with New Zealand, scoring the first and last tries. Beauden Barrett bagged a pair of tries on his...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Gearing up for Round 2 of the Autumn Nations Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Autumn Nations Series kicked off in style over the past weekend with the Wallabies showing good determination on the pitch to see off Japan 32-23. The All Blacks were on fire...
Alun Wyn Jones to break Richie McCaw's appearance record against New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his side that combines experience and some of the country’s most exciting young talent for the opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand...
Stats & Facts: New Zealand v Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the head to head stats and facts for the second Bledisloe Cup test. NEW ZEALAND v AUSTRALIA – EDEN PARK, AUCKLAND – KO 19:05 (08:05 BST) Head to head Played 171...
A standing ovation for Aaron Smith after his 100th test match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith became the first All Black scrumhalf to play 100 test matches on Saturday. The 32-year-old assisted two tries in New Zealand's 33-25 victory over Australia and was given a standing...
Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures. Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...
