James Parsons set to join the Blues 100 club
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker James Parsons is set to become just the sixth Blues player to earn 100 caps for his club when they take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby clash in Dunedin on Saturday. Parsons,...
Toulon face a momentous task to claim a Champions Cup place
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon currently sit 10th overall in the Top 14 standings and have a monumental task on their hands if they hope to make the Top 14 playoffs and secure a place in the Champions Cup next season. The...
Champions Cup: head to heads to watch this weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup is back and it's even better with only eight sides left in the competition as we head into the knockout stages. With four mouth-watering clashes heading your way this weekend,...
All Black stars urged to pick Japan over Europe - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by the Daily Mail's Chris Foy, New Zealand are considering releasing three of their superstars for two-year sabbaticals in Japan, in an attempt to fight off a growing financial...
Last time these two sides met: Japan vs. New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand claimed a 6-54 victory over Japan the last time the two side met in 2013. Dan Carter started the game in the no.10 jersey, while Beauden Barrett, Frank Halai and Charles...
'Sometimes the jersey is not enough for a better life' - Lima Sopoaga
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps' fly-half Lima Sopoaga believes the player drain from New Zealand to Europe will increase in the future because the lure of the All Blacks jersey no longer outweighs the financial incentives on offer...
Proof that Lima Sopoaga leaving is a massive loss to New Zealand rugby
6 years ago by Rugby DumpHighly talented All Black fly half Lima Sopoaga will leave New Zealand at the end of the coming season to join Wasps. Following Aaron Cruden, this makes him the second world class All Black 10 to leave...
The Best All Black XV Playing In Europe
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ben Franks (London Irish, 47 Caps) - The 2015 World Cup final was the last of his 47 caps for the two-time World Cup winner. Ben joined London Irish from the Hurricanes after the RWC 2015. With...
Mitre 10 Cup players who deserve Super Rugby contracts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis Mitre 10 Cup season has already provided the platform for Braydon Ennor and Jonathan Ruru the opportunity to prove themselves earn Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders and Blues respectively, while...
England to Face All Blacks in 2018
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will end a four-year wait to face the current world champions when they clash at Twickenham next year. Eddie Jones’ side will play four Test matches in next season’s series at Twickenham...
