Red Roses into the RWC Final after Canada win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland made it 30 test wins in a row, but they were made to fight all the way at Eden Park in Auckland by Canada in this brilliant Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final. Sarah Hunter’s side...
Son of legendary All Black playmaker signs first pro contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough he retired back in 2010, the name Carlos Spencer still conjures images of playmaking genius to this day. Now, much interest is surrounding the legendary All Black’s son, Payton, who has...
Patrick Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks XV team to face Ireland A in Dublin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV team has been named to play Ireland A at RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday 4 November, kick-off at 7:45PM GMT (8:45AM Saturday 5 November NZDT). The matchday 23 is...
Wallaroos fall to England in Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has proved too strong for the Wallaroos in their Quarter-Final match-up at the Rugby World Cup, defeating the Australian side 41-5. Jay Tregonning's side was unable to match the England...
Captain Kate Zackary is one of eight players set for their fourth start of Rugby World Cup 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Kate Zackary is one of eight players set for their fourth start of Rugby World Cup 2021 in the Women's Eagles' quarter-final with Canada in Auckland on 30 October. USA coach Rob Cain has...
Prop Olivia DeMerchant is rewarded with a start for Canada
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp Olivia DeMerchant is rewarded for her try-scoring performance off the bench last weekend with a start in their RWC 2021 quarter-final rematch with USA in Auckland on 30 October. Canada coach...
England: Sarah Hunter to break women's test appearance record in RWC quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his England Women matchday 23 to face Australia in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final (kick-off 1.30pm local time/1.30am UK time) at Waitakere Stadium, Auckland...
World Cup Quarter Final Teams Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coach Wayne Smith believes his team has an opportunity to match Wales physically when they meet in the Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-finals at Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre...
New Zealand: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta earn starts against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the team for the Test against Japan in Tokyo. Two players will make their first appearance in the run-on side...
All Blacks XV bolster squad ahead of Northern Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV have called in an additional six players to join the squad, ahead of their inaugural Northern Tour against Ireland A (4 November) and Barbarians (13 November). Cortez Ratima,...