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BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin.   The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...

Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks and Lions will be determined to capitalise on their home ground advantage on Saturday when they take the field in their postponed round six United Rugby Championship fixtures against Ulster...

Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

He’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher.   The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era.     1996 & 1997 Blues       Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...

France hang on after a thriller in Rome

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grand Slam champions France got their Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a bonus-point-winning start with a 29-24 win over Italy but they were given an almighty scare along the way.Leading 19-6 midway...

PREVIEW: Wales vs Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will want to ruin Warren Gatland's welcome home party when they face Wales at Principality Stadium in the opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. The Kiwi could not have asked for a...

Henry Immelman to join the Bulls

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Bulls have announced the signing of Henry Immelman from Scottish side Edinburgh, on a three-year deal that will run from 01 July 2023 through June 2026.   Immelman - a Grey College...

Borthwick seeks signature of former Bok conditioning coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highly-rated Welsh conditioning coach, Aled Walters, is reportedly on the radar of newly-appointed England boss Steve Borthwick, according to a report in the Mail.   Walters was a member of the...

England to prioritise memories over medals as Sinfield vows 'clarity' for post-Jones era

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick will bring a "clarity" to England as their new boss, with defence coach Kevin Sinfield indicating they will prioritise memories over medals.   The duo departed Leicester Tigers last...

Squad named for New Year's Day interpro with Leinster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Connacht management team have made eight changes to their side for Sunday’s BKT URC interpro with Leinster at the RDS Arena (k/o 7.35pm).   There are starts for Peter Dooley, Dave Heffernan,...