New Zealand

Aaron Wainwright fitness doubt as Wales bid to end Test misery

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wainwright, who won his 50th cap when Wales went down to a 25-16 defeat in the series opener last weekend, suffered a leg injury and was forced off during the closing stages. Wales are sweating on the...

Springbok Sevens squad named for 2024 Olympic Games

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Springbok Sevens squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.   Specman,...

Junior Boks must forge ahead despite England loss

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks do not want to be defined by their defeats to England and Argentina in the pool phase of the World Rugby U20 Championship, and that's why they will continue to give it their all in...

Josh Ioane joins Connacht Rugby

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of talented All Black out-half Josh Ioane from the Chiefs for the 2024/25 season. Ioane arrives with vast experience at the highest level of southern...

The Rise of Stephen Perofeta

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks fullback Stephen Perofeta is a rarity in modern New Zealand rugby, a player who made his start in Heartland rugby but who hopes to build on Saturday's first Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Test if...

The All Blacks plan in the second test

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finding a way to cope with England's rush defence will occupy the minds of the All Blacks' coaching group in preparing for Saturday's Steinlager Ultra Low Carb second Test at Eden Park. Assistant coach...

NZ v ENG | Shot clock on the big screen for second test

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday that a timer will be introduced for goal-kickers in Saturday's second Test between the All Blacks and England, following Damian McKenzie's blunder last weekend. All Blacks...

Wales crash of top 10 amid loss, while Fiji climb back in

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A bumper weekend of international rugby has led to multiple changes to the World Rugby Men's Rankings, including Wales dropping out of the top 10 for the first time in history. Fiji have replaced them...

Focus On Munster’s Champions Cup Opposition Season 24/25

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Take a closer look at Munster’s Champions Cup Pool opponents for the 2024/25 season following this week’s draw. Munster will play two home games and two away games in Pool 3 with Stade Français,...

Springbok assistant coach believes they need to make improvements

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown singled out better execution as one of the main areas they had to improve on in the second Test of Castle Incoming Series match against Ireland at Hollywoodbets Kings...