Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
All Blacks unveil 2024 management group
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the 2024 All Blacks management group under new Head Coach Scott Robertson. The group includes seven members who carry over from the previous All Blacks...
Ardie Savea wins top prize at ASB Rugby Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA month after claiming World Rugby’s biggest prize, Ardie Savea has claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards. It is the second time Savea...
Beauden Barrett recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett will play rugby in New Zealand for the next four years after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues until the end of 2027.Barrett is currently in Japan playing for Toyota...
Ian Foster provides clue on his coaching future
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster has taken a swipe at his former employer New Zealand Rugby (NZR) just a few days after stepping down from his position as the All Blacks’ head coach. The 58-year-old did not hide his...
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...
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,...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
Highlanders Continue Building 2024 Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Highlanders team continues to take shape with the announcement of three additional players. Outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, lock Mitch Dunshea and loose forward Tom Sanders. Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens...
Bears to face Crusaders in history Ashton Gate clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears will face the newly crowned 2023 Super Rugby Pacific champions and one of the leading club sides on the planet on Friday, February 9th, 2024, when the New Zealand side the Crusaders visit...
