Read rules himself out of Samoa clash
7 years ago by New Zealand RugbyInjured All Blacks captain Kieran Read has ruled himself out of the All Blacks' opening test of 2017 against Samoa next Friday. Speaking at today's All Blacks squad announcement for the upcoming...
5 Super Rugby Forwards set to make their mark on Test Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby taking a break for the June Internationals and the British and Irish Lions Tour we have a look at the forwards who will be packing down for the first time in Test Rugby. Felipe Arregui (Jaguares...
All Blacks squad to face Samoa & the British & Irish Lions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hanson has confirmed his squad to face Samoa and the British & Irish Lions. The squad has two uncapped players with Hurricanes duo Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape making...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Strauss and WP Nel return to the Scotland starting XV to face Italy in Singapore on Saturday The Blues have dropped Patrick Tuipulotu from the bench after he failed to notify the...
Brazil vs Chile Match called off
7 years ago by Brazil RugbyThe proposed match between Brazil and Chile on June 17 has been called, with no reason being provided for the cancellation. It’s the second match that has been scrapped with late notice for...
Phil Dollman and Samson Lee to miss June Internationals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman and Scarlets prop Samson Lee have both been ruled out of Wales' June Internationals against Tonga and Samoa. Uncapped Dollman suffered a knee injury during...
Wallabies lose Phibbs & Kerevi through injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamu Kerevi and Nick Phipps are out of the three home Wallabies Tests this month with injuries suffered in Super Rugby. Centre Kerevi injured an ankle during the Reds' 34-29 loss to the...
England Squad Update
7 years ago by England RugbyTommy Taylor (Wasps) and Nick Schonert (Worcester Warriors) have been ruled out of England's tour of Argentina. Taylor picked up a knee ligament injury in training while Schonert has a suspected hand...
5 Frenchmen the Springboks must watch out for
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will face France in a three-match series in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Durban. With that in mind, we have a look at 5 Frenchmen that could cause some real problems for the South Africans. Baptiste...
Argentina name squad to face England and Georgia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have named their 32-man squad for the June Tests at home against England and Georgia. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro and Tomás Lavanini return to the squad having missed the November Tests...