Reader's Loosehead Prop of the Year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Danny Cipriani included in Rugby World Magazine’s World XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been included in Rugby World magazine’s World XV for 2019, with four World Cup-winning Springboks also included. The magazine, which...
No Springboks feature in Opta's World Cup Team of the Tournament
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were four All Blacks and as many Japan players in the Opta team of the Rugby World Cup, but no world champions. South Africa were crowned champions of the world...
All Blacks give Steve Hansen and co. a fitting farewell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put on a show in Steve Hansen's last game in charge, Ben Smith scoring two of their six tries in an emphatic win. Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 40-17 Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand ended the Steve Hansen era by hammering Wales 40-17 in an entertaining Rugby World Cup third-place play-off. The All Blacks...
Watch: Brodie Retallick produces a filthy offload to set Joe Moody up for a try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks raced into a 7-0 lead thanks to a brilliant offload by lock Brodie Retallick to set up Joe Moody. The offload put Moody into space and the prop ran in from about 25 metres. 06:...
All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have overhauled their match day 23 from the team that was defeated 19-7 by England in the World Cup semi-final. Steve Hansen has made a total of eight changes to their starting...
New Zealand Player Ratings v England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory. Steve...
Foster says set-piece the key in semi-final 'war'
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster says set-pieces are "where the war's going to be won or lost" when New Zealand and England lock horns in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. The All Blacks and...
All Blacks Team Named For RWC Semi-Final Against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has sprung a massive surprise in naming his All Blacks' team to face England with Scott Barrett replacing Sam Cane in the starting XV. Barrett starts...
