Stars of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
James O'Connor linked with Super Rugby Aotearoa switch
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Reds ace James O'Connor has been linked with another move away from Australia with the latest reports linking him with a move to New Zealand. In the same week that O'Connor was linked...
Bryn Gatland Bound for Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Aaron Cruden and Tiaan Falcon off to Japan, a worrying void was developing in the Chiefs’ flyhalf stocks, however, a solution has appeared in the form of Bryn Gatland, who looks set to return...
How the All Blacks fared in the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup was a special one as the bulk of the All Blacks squad were made available to their regional sides, an extremely rare occurrence as New Zealand's...
Aaron Smith and NMS included in Turbos team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Smith will turn out for the Manawatu Turbos for the first time in NINE years this weekend and will be joined by the exciting return of Nehe Milner-Skudder. Aaron Smith’s long-awaited...
Super Rugby Aotearoa - Top stats performers from Round 8
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the conclusion of Round 8, the Crusaders hold their position at the top of the table after their defeat of the Chiefs while the Blues, lying in second place, still have a shot at the title should their...
Super Rugby Aotearoa Team Of The Week Round Eight
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa heads into the closing stages of the competition with just two rounds remaining with the Crusaders leading the pack with 24 league points with the Blues hot on their heels with...
Aaron Cruden clean out leads to a Chiefs try
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs suffer an early conceded try but manage a good fightback in the opening half against the Crusaders. The Chiefs try was all started by a good Shaun Stevenson break but the clean out from Aaron Cruden...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week. Vern Cotter brings in reinforcements Vern Cotter has started to piece his backroom staff at Fiji together...
All Black backs follow in the path of DC as they head to Japan
3 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand World Cup winners Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will follow in the footsteps of Kiwi legend Dan Carter by joining Kobe Steelers, the Japanese rugby union team announced on Friday.
