Alan Gilpin appointed as World Rugby CEO
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that Alan Gilpin will be its new CEO. Gilpin, 47, has a revered reputation in both the sporting and business communities and has shouldered the responsibility of Interim...
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...
Ireland and France to do battle in 100th test match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is a weekend of special significance between Ireland and France as it will mark the 100th test match between the two proud rugby nations. Since 1909, the green and blue jerseys have clashed...
2015 Rugby World Cup Hero Ayumu Goromaru Set To Retire
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Brave Blossoms' fullback Ayumu Goromaru has announced that he will retire after the upcoming 2021 Top League season. The 34-year-old, who earned 57 caps for Japan and had spells with...
Rob Kearney calls time on brilliant career
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster’s sombre exit from the Champions Cup yesterday heralded the conclusion of a noteworthy rugby career, that of Rob Kearney’s. Kearney attended Clongowes Wood College and was...
TOP 10: Rugby World Cup 2015 was filled with brilliant last-ditch tackles
4 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby World Cup 2015 gave us many great memories. Hosts England didn't make it out of the pool stages, Japan famously defeated South Africa, and the All Blacks were crowned back-to-back champions. Today,...
Picking a Tier 2 World XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a raft of talented players outside the first tier of test playing nations, some of which could claim to be the best in the position in world rugby. We take a look at what a potential...
On This Day - The 1995 Sacking of England Captain Will Carling
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) bosses sacked Will Carling as captain of England after the latter referred to the former in a TV interview as “old farts”. The...
From a small town in Reporoa to a World Champion to a potential career ending injury to All Black captain | The Sam Cane Story
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, Ian Foster made his first move as All Blacks' head coach by naming looseforward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane as the new Captain of the All Blacks. A natural leader, 28-year-old...
QUIZ: Can You Name The All Blacks 2015 World Cup Winning 23?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter ending their Rugby World Cup duck since 1987 in 2011, the All Blacks went back to back and beat Australia 34-17 in the final to become the first side to win back to back titles. The...
