After-the-siren penalty lifts force to win over Moana
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThirteen-man Western Force have scored a penalty after the final siren to secure a remarkable 21-18 win over Moana Pasifika at HBF Park. Scores were level at 18-18 in Saturday night's match when the...
THRUSH ENDS RETIREMENT TO LEAD FORCE TO WIN OVER REBELS
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJeremy Thrush has made a shock return from retirement to lead the Western Force to a pulsating 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels at Perth's HBF Park. Thrush retired at the...
The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUnder-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks. New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...
The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...
Western Force confirm retiring trio
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have confirmed legendary trio Jeremy Thrush, Richard Kahui and Greg Holmes will be retiring at the end of the season. They leave the game having played over 400 games...
Super Rugby Pacific Wrap: Clean sweep for the New Zealanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a full house of wins for the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific teams this weekend while the Fijian Drua downed Moana Pasifika in their first match against one another. Highlanders...
Watch: Former Munster hooker sets a try with his cultured left foot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Munster hooker Rhys Marshall step up a try for replacement Highlanders hooker against the Western Force on Friday. Marshall came off the bench in the Highlanders' 61-10 victory over...
WATCH: Highlanders flanker's volley and score against the Force
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe volley is making a bit of a comeback in rugby at the moment. Last weekend Finn Russell volleyed the perfectly against the Sale Sharks score in the Champions Cup quarter-final. Finn...
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa unlikely to play again as Force name their side
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force coach Tim Sampson is optimistic scrumhalf Issak Fines-Leleiwasa can overcome a foot injury in time to play again this Super Rugby Pacific season. The Force have already lost flanker...
Australian and Fijian Drua Squads Confirmed For 2022 Super Rugby Pacific
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA mix of youth and experience has been unveiled, amongst several moves in the player market, with the squads confirmed for every Super Rugby Pacific side. Each of the 12 teams have revealed their squads...
