Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 1
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their first clash in 1903, the Wallabies vs All Blacks was intensified in 1931 with the introduction of the Bleisloe Cup. New Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce...
Match Stats for Australia vs New Zealand at the MCG
2 years ago by ultimate rugbyNew Zealand have won their last five men’s Tests on the bounce against Australia including a 40-14 win when they met most recently (September 2022); though, the teams have alternated wins across...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
Bledisloe Cup: The Five Underlying Stories
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Bledisloe Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand only a few days away, here are few different aspects and storylines that one can follow in the build up. All Blacks to go all out in Bledisloe...
Japan's Michael Leitch Handed 3 Match Ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Number 8, Michael Leitch, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Wednesday, 26 July, having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.11 (a player must not do anything that...
Ex-All Black Debut's for Samoa in Fiji Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks back row Steven Luatua is set to make his debut for Samoa as his new side face Fiji in Apia this weekend. Luatua brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Samoan side, having...
Wallabies Young Star Earns First Start vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwenty-two year-old Carter Gordon will start in Wallaby gold for the first time at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against New Zealand on Saturday night in the number ten jersey. Gordon will partner...
Ardie Savea To Captain All Blacks Against Australia In Melbourne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt announced the team for this week’s Rugby Championship Test against Australia at the MCG. Ardie Savea will lead the side for the...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Boks are raring to go against Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Trevor Nyakane was raring to go in his first Test this season after being named among the replacements for Saturday’s closing Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Johannesburg,...
