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The incredible story of Karl Tu'inukuafe the All Blacks latest debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barrett's will steal the spotlight following Steve Hansen's first team announcement of 2018 but Chiefs prop Karl Tu'inukuafe has an inspiring story that led to him being called up to the All Blacks...

Thursday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dorian West to leave Saints Northampton Saints has confirmed that forwards coach Dorian West will be leaving the Club by mutual consent at the end of the 2017/18 season. The 50-year-old originally...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok Andries Bekker hangs up his boots Former Springbok and Stormers lock Andries Bekker has announced his retirement from professional rugby.   Bekker made over 100 Super Rugby appearances...

All Black 7s squad named for Sydney leg

6 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named a 13-strong squad for the first tournament of 2018, the Sydney Sevens, to be held next weekend.   The squad’s only debutant, 18-year-old Caleb...

Black Ferns grab rugby's top award

6 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

The Black Ferns have been named Team of the Year for the first time ever, topping off a night of successes for the World Champions and women’s rugby at the ASB Rugby Awards in Auckland. Black...

Augustine Pulu to lead Blues in 2018

6 years ago by Blues Rugby

Halfback Augustine Pulu will captain the Blues in the 2018 Super Rugby Championships.   Coach Tana Umaga said Pulu, along with previous captains Jerome Kaino and James Parsons, form part of the...

Hurricanes 2018 Super Rugby squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eleven new faces including three Super Rugby rookies and a Wallaby test prop are the feature of the 2018 Hurricanes squad named today. New All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua and his Wellington teammates, prop...

New Chiefs coach Colin Cooper confirms his first Super Rugby squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs have named an exciting and experienced squad as they enter a new era in 2018.   31 players return from the 2017 season, including Jonathan Taumateine, Alex Nankivell, Aidan Ross, Fin...

Monday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Israel Folau set to miss end of year tour   📰 Israel Folau to take a break from rugby & won't play another Test for Wallabies in 2017 Full story 👉 https://t.co/U5SGVWE7GC pic.twitter.com/n1azMKJ3zx —...

Clayton McMillan names his first Maori All Blacks squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ten new caps have been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their 2017 northern tour to Canada and France          Two more players will be named later this week. Players...