McKenzie signs for the Ospreys
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand Maori and U20s fly half/fullback Marty McKenzie has put pen to paper and committed to the Ospreys to the end of the season. Gareth Anscombe suffered a knee injury while on international...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne on the duel between modern attack and modern defence
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA professional coach of 14 years, Omar Mouneimne is one of the best in the business when it comes to defence. He has worked in all the top-flight leagues in World Rugby. Omar has teamed...
Could another key All Black switch positions ahead of the Rugby World Cup?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injury to Damian McKenzie, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, has forced Steve Hansen's hand in selecting Beauden Barrett at fullback while also giving Richie Mo'unga the 10 jersey. The...
Could the Hurricanes turn to a former Cane to replace Beauden Barrett?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black flyhalf and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, Beauden Barrett's move to the Blues could cause somewhat of domino-effect on flyhalf movement in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby announced...
Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
Balancing the books and replacing the Accountant: who can replace Ben Smith after the World Cup?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders and All Blacks will lose one of their most consistent performers after the Rugby World Cup with the always reliable Ben Smith bringing the curtain down on his test and Super Rugby career...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJesse Kriel snubs UK interest to sign Japanese deal Following the news that Handre Pollard will leave the Bulls at the end of the season while RG Snyman is set to miss the 2020 season while off...
Carter laughs off recall speculation and backs current eligibility rules
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has laughed off speculation that he will return to the All Blacks for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, after his name was thrown into the conversation following Damian McKenzie's...
All Blacks' Smith cleared of serious injury
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith damaged his hamstring and suffered a cut chin in a pulsating Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Aaron Mauger has allayed concerns over Ben Smith after the...
How The 2019 Super Rugby Season Is Shaping Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are past the halfway point in Super Rugby and boy have we seen a fair amount of shock performances and results in this season’s competition. The Australian and South African conferences...
