Ted Hill appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland flanker Ted Hill has been appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain. Hill, 21, succeeds South African GJ van Velze and will head a new captaincy team at Sixways with centre...
The day Scott "Razor" Robertson became an All Black
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Wallaby fullback Matt Burke launched the ball high in the air at Lancaster Park, heralding the commencement of the 1998 Bledisloe Cup, the young face of Scott Robertson looked on from the sidelines,...
Super Rugby Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Crusaders beating the Blues in the top of the table clash in Super Rugby Aotearoa, the Canterbury side move top of the table while in Australia the Reds hold a 1 point lead over the Brumbies despite...
Amusing grassroots report shows Dan Carter's silky touches and reverence at old club
4 years ago by Rugby DumpDan Carter returned to rugby via his old Canterbury club Southbridge over the weekend for a quick hit out before returning for Super Rugby with the Blues. As RugbyPass' Sam Smith showed, both Carter and...
Leicester Tigers confirm the departure of five players including Manu Tuilagi
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi. Leicester Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen confirmed that England stars Tuilagi and...
Watch: Caleb Clarke puts in an outstanding first half performance scoring and assisting a try
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaleb Clarke got the Blues off to a perfect start on Saturday in the opening Super Rugby Aotearoa game of the weekend. The winger scored in his side's first game of the season but...
Potential North v South Island Teams
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Friday that a North Island versus South Island rugby match will go ahead with the clash doubling as an All Blacks trial. The inter-island match was...
Ian Foster reveals the eligibility for the highly anticipated North v South All Blacks trial
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed the criteria for the North Island versus South Island clash that will double up as an All Blacks trial. The clash is set to take place on August...
Like Father, Like Son - Waisake and Hoskins Sotutu
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most exciting elements to gain recognition from the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been the prodigious form and presence of Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu. By all accounts, Sotutu’s...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
