Payton Spencer, the heir to the thrown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKing Carlos, a name that terrified defences in Super Rugby and at test level. Carlos Spencer has handed the reigns over to his son, Payton who has been on the radar for some time and was recently signed...
King Carlos Spencer Returns To The Blues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Blues and All Blacks flyhalf Carlos Spencer has returned to the Blues signing on as the Blues women’s Backs Coach for Super Rugby Aupiki 2023. Spencer,...
Son of legendary All Black playmaker signs first pro contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough he retired back in 2010, the name Carlos Spencer still conjures images of playmaking genius to this day. Now, much interest is surrounding the legendary All Black’s son, Payton, who has...
Barbarians heading to Northampton for historic match in November
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced that Barbarian F.C. are heading to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in November for an unmissable exhibition match. The men in Black, Green and...
Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...
James Marshall Joins Crusaders Coaching Staff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Tasman Mako assistant coach James Marshall has joined the Crusaders coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season. Marshall, a former Hurricanes, Tasman, and Taranaki player, was approached...
Crusaders v Blues - How the Blues broke the Christchurch Curse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last time the Blues beat the Crusaders in Christchurch Carlos Spencer started a move that would turn out to be one of the most memorable tries in Super Rugby history, this was 18 years ago! The...
MUST-SEE: Rieko Ioane's match winning tackle secures historic win for Blues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore Friday, The Blues had not beaten the Crusaders in Christchurch since Carlos Spencer inspired the Blues back in 2004. This changed on Good Friday with the Blues securing a historic 27-23...
Throwback to when The Wolverine sang the Australian National Anthem before a Bledisloe Cup Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMost International rugby players, if not all, speak fondly of the times they got to stand in front of a packed stadium and belt out their national anthem. On numerous occasions across all sports,...
Carlos Spencer Lands MLR Coaching Gig
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNOLA Gold has announced that former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer will be joining the team as an assistant coach for the 2022 MLR season. “After recently coaching in South...
