WATCH: Beauden Barrett's impressive test debut against Ireland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow a household name, Beauden Barrett now has two World Rugby Player of the Year Awards to go with his World Cup medal but back in 2012 he was just making a name for himself having played half a season...
The Breakdown | From Aaron Cruden to Ma'a Nonu: are big-money rugby signings worth it?
6 years ago by The GuardianHigh-profile signings in France and beyond have been driven by owners rather than coaches, but Covid-19 may change that“We hoped for something else.” The words spoken by the Montpellier owner, Mohed...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Big Match-Ups - Ioane v Cruden
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first round of Super Rugby Aotearoa is set to get underway on 13 June with the first game offering a mouth-watering personal clash between fly-halves Josh Ioane and Aaron Cruden, of the Highlanders...
Alun Wyn Jones' 100th test for Wales: New Zealand v Wales - June 2016 (Full Game)
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales led the world champions All Blacks 18-15 at half-time after a breathless opening 40 minutes, with Taulupe Faletau and Rhys Webb both scoring while Dan Biggar kicked 11 points as they threatened to...
Where are they now? Every World Rugby Junior Player of the Year since 2008
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Under 20 Championship draws plenty of interest each year as we get a glimpse of what is to come in the future of the game with the best players in the World under the age of the 20 going...
2012 Super Rugby: Chiefs vs Blues - Full Game
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA superstar Chiefs backline produced what was then deemed as a shock as they beat the Blues 29-14 in round two of the Super Rugby season. Cousins Tim Nanai-Williams and Sonny Billy Williams starred...
Super Rugby Round 6 Wrap Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls break their duck, the Reds narrowly miss out, Blues kick into gear and the Sharks and Brumbies march on. Super Rugby delivered its usual healthy dose of intrigue, surprise and excitement in an...
A first loss for Gats as the Brumbies end drought and Reds thrash the Sunwolves
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps. The Brumbies stretched their early lead at the top of Super Rugby's...
New Zealand Round-Up from Round 2 of Super Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders The Highlanders received a mauling in their season opener from a spirited Sharks team. Having been handed a bye in round one, the men from Dunedin exhibited signs of rustiness. A largely...
Gatland goes two from two to start the season beating the Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs came back to defeat the Crusaders in Hamilton as Warren Gatland went two from two to start the season beating the current Super Rugby champions. The Chiefs sit top of the section after...
