'I don't want to say I'm retired' - Ben Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith isn't retired, yet. After 153 Highlanders appearances, 84 test caps as well as winning a Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby title, Ben...
'I had nothing to lose' - Danny Care
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter four years in test exile, Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care has revealed how he got back in the England squad. Before coming off the bench for England against the Barbarians last...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Clarke Dermody named Highlanders head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced Southlander Clarke Dermody as the new Head Coach of the Highlanders for a three-year term. Dermody takes over from Tony Brown who finishes his two-year tenure to...
Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July. France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...
Leicester's last-minute hero Burns in 'disbelief' after winning Premiership title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' match-winner Freddie Burns expressed his disbelief after achieving a life-long ambition by lifting the Premiership title on Saturday. Hanro Liebenberg and Jasper Wiese scored the only...
Freddie Burns and the moment of magic that won the Premiership
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Freddie Burns story is an intriguing one as he made a return to Leicester Tigers after some time in Japan having never played in a Premiership Final. After 23 minutes George Ford limped off against...
Two of Australia's biggest names could be off to the Rebels - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels are in a position to sign two of Australia's biggest names next year with Matt To’omua set to leave the franchise. According to a report by Fox Sports, To'omua will...
McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand, Chiefs and Waikato
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian McKenzie has recommitted to the All Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato for another year after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of the 2023 season. McKenzie,...
Eight Wallabies Included In Australia A Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A have unveiled their squad ahead of next month’s Pacific Nations Cup in Fiji. The squad is combined of eight capped Wallabies as well as in-form players...
