Rugby Union, if we had to use just one word to describe it, is spectacular.
The rewind button is a valuable fixture in the on-demand era - so why suffer through the halftime chat when you can sit back and enjoy the best moments in rugby history?
Whether through their surreality or sheer, perfect quality, the following moments, above all, are enshrined as spectacular in the minds of every rugby fan...
10. Martin Johnson takes on the whole of Ireland
It was an unintended act of defiance but Martin Johnson’s decision not to obey the exhortations of a steward to move along the carpet so that Ireland could take their usual place set the tone for the day on which England finally did claim a Grand Slam.
9. Stunning haka vs Togan war dance
Watching the Tongan Sipi Tau v the All Blacks Haka never gets old!
8. Nigel Owens tells off Stuart Hogg
There are so many great Nigel Owens clips, so we thought we'd just post a compilation of the best!
7. Takudzwa Ngwenya speeds past Habana at RWC 2007!
USA’s Takudzwa Ngwenya rocketed past supposed fastest player in the world Bryan Habana, much to the shock of the South African. Gets better with every viewing!
6. That great Shane Williams try against Australia
Wales hit the ground running with this great team try in their victory over the Wallabies. Finished off by Shane Williams after he made the initial break. Also note the input from Jamie Roberts. At this point he had already fractured his skull.
5. George North picks up Israel Folau
It will be an image which will live long in the memory of rugby fans.
The sight of Lions' powerhouse winger George North scooping up rival Israel Folau and running along with him on his shoulder was the stand-out moment of a titanic Test match.
The sight of Lions' powerhouse winger George North scooping up rival Israel Folau and running along with him on his shoulder was the stand-out moment of a titanic Test match.
4. Jonah Lomu steamrolls England
In 1995, England travelled to Newlands confident after beating Australia in the quarters, despite the fact the All Blacks lay in wait in Cape Town. And four minutes into the contest, England were brought back to earth with a bump in the shape of a 6'5" steamrolling 20-year-old called Jonah Lomu.
3. Japan shocks the world
Japan played South Africa in 2015 without having won a single world cup match in 24 years. Four minutes into overtime marked the moment of victory for Japan, with Karne Hesketh slamming the final try down to leave the game at 34 - 32. Safe to say this moment embarrassed the springboks forever. Have a look at the following video of the victorious moment.
2. Jonny Wilkinson's drop-goal
Jonny Wilkinson won the game in the 2003 final with a late kick taken on his weaker right foot. There were only 20 seconds left on the clock, and it was enough for England to win their first ever Rugby World Cup, with a narrow victory of 20-17. Simply an unforgettable moment.
1. Nelson Mandela hands Francois Pienaar the trophy -
The truly remarkable tale of rugby uniting a racially divided country reached its pinnacle when South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 in a closely fought final in 1995. Nelson Mandela in his Springboks jersey presenting the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar perfectly symbolised the ‘Rainbow Nation’ that the country had become.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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