All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Mark Telea returns to New Zealand’s starting line-up for Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at the Stade de France after being left out of the team last weekend for...
Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
South Africa reaction (Fourie, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber, Pollard, Libbok)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Deon Fourie, hooker On the fourth try and win: “Our goal was a bit bigger for points difference, so we didn’t reach that objective, but we’ll see what happens next week...
Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...
Vermeulen and Matera join Jones in Barbarians side
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen and Argentine back row star Pablo Matera will be hot footing it from France to join up with the Barbarians squad being assembled to face Wales at Principality...
Sam Whitelock on the Cusp of All Blacks History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record. Eight years later,...
Whitelock on the Brink of All Blacks History
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw’s record as the most capped All Black in test history this weekend, when he takes the field against Namibia in Toulouse – his 148th cap for the national...
Counties Manukau shock Canterbury with last-ditch try in Pukekohe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau 31 (James Thompson, Ioane Moananu, Adam Brash, Blake Makiri tries; AJ Alatimu con, pen, Tevita Ofa 3 con) Canterbury 29 (Ben Funnell, Daniel Lienert-Brown,...
PIC Steelers to face Wellington on Saturday in Ranfurly Shield clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPIC Steelers coach Reon Graham has brought some Super Rugby experience into his starting side for Saturday’s Ranfurly Shield clash with Wellington in the capital. Hooker Ioane Moananu (Crusaders),...
