France 40-25 New Zealand: Another defeat for the All Blacks after being overpowered by Les Bleus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour tries from France saw them beat New Zealand at home for the first time in 21 years after a hard-working performance in Paris. New Zealand were beaten for a second week in a row after...
Gearing up for the 100th All Blacks vs Springboks Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are few moments more cherished in the game of rugby than those immediately preceding the shrill blast of a whistle heralding a contest between the Springboks and All Blacks. Whether in the cold,...
Rugby Championship: top stats performers from the weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies made it two from two against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday in a performance which highlighted some glaring inadequacies in the latter’s game. The Wallabies were impressive...
Cooper kicks last-gasp winner on return to sink the Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got the better of world champions South Africa on Sunday thanks to the boot of the returning Quade Cooper. Quade Cooper made a sensational match-winning return as Australia got up and...
Eddie Jones to take charge of next Lions tour?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe dust has barely settled on the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour but talk about the 2025 tour to Australia has already commenced. Currently, the talk is that the honour of managing...
Richard Cockerill to team up with Eddie Jones?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recently out-of-work Richard Cockerill could be heading back to Twickenham after meeting with England head coach Eddie Jones earlier this week. Cockerill cut ties with Edinburgh Rugby...
Hogg reflects on 2017 disappointment
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions captain for Saturday, Stuart Hogg, recently opened up regarding the hardship he experienced after having his 2017 Lions tour cut short. Hogg was sent home after...
Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the planned second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia had been cancelled because of COVID-19 infections in both camps. The match was scheduled to...
The Currie Cup Bulletin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Province moved to the top of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division standings after a hard-fought victory over the Cell C Sharks in Cape Town on Wednesday, but the New Nation Pumas can overtake...
The 3 bolters in Rennie's Wallaby squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Sunday afternoon, Wallaby Head Coach Dave Rennie announced his squad to prepare for the three-test series against France next month. The 38-man squad has a large Brumbies contingent...
