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12 Match Schedule Announced For Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

he tournament is delighted to welcome back South Africa in 2021 which was unfortunately absent in 2020 due to the pandemic. With the Springboks absent a six-match Tri-Nations tournament between Argentina,...

Remembering the amazing Jonah Lomu on his birthday

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Through the years, as the menacing cries of the Haka fill the electric air before every test the All Blacks play, the names and faces of the past legends who donned the renowned jersey are called to mind....

Argentina's Marcelo Rodriguez takes over at SANZAAR

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following its first meeting of 2021 the SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) has announced the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez of the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) as its Chairman. Furthermore, SANZAAR has...

Watch: The highlights of Caleb Clarke's debut season in the Black jersey

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

2020 was a breakout year for the son of former All Black star Eroni Clarke. Caleb Clarke was originally set to spend 2020 turning out for the All Black Sevens but with the World Sevens Series scrapped...

New Zealand 15-25 Argentina: Pumas earn historic win over All Blacks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nicolas Sanchez scored 25 points as the Pumas celebrated a memorable first win over the All Blacks.     Argentina made history by claiming their first win over New Zealand with a sensational...

“I can speak truly when I say I’ve never felt pressure to play through a head knock” - Sam Cane

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Sam Cane is concerned his bouts of concussion may affect his future health.   Speaking to Radio New Zealand, Cane says rugby officials in New Zealand are focused...

Aaron Smith nominated for three New Zealand Rugby Awards

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand’s top rugby performers of 2020 will be recognised in a special ASB Rugby Awards TV event, with the nominees announced by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) today.   New Zealand Rugby Chief...

Springboks to play the All Blacks twice in New Zealand in 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are set to play the All Blacks twice in New Zealand during next year's Rugby Championship according to reports in South Africa.   As part of a tournament format change, the Boks will...

SANZAAR ponders future "Bio Bubble" tournaments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The success of the recent Tri Nations tournament held in Australia has caused the heavyweights within SANZAAR to consider a similar format going forward.   It was the first time that all the tournament’s...