New Zealand

Ian Foster provides clue on his coaching future

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster has taken a swipe at his former employer New Zealand Rugby (NZR) just a few days after stepping down from his position as the All Blacks’ head coach. The 58-year-old did not hide his...

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to take sabbatical in Japan

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Sam Cane will take up a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) contract in 2024 to play a season for Suntory in Japan League One.The 31-year-old, 95-Test loose forward will...

Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill...

WXV I Match Day Programme:Australia vs. Argentina

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With one of the best ever Rugby World Cup having recently concluded, we turn our eyes now the WXV I for more exciting international test rugby. Today we travel all the way down under to watch the thrilling...

Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...

Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...

WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams.   England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...

SA Rugby in no rush to replace Nienaber as Erasmus steps in

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will take over the Springbok coaching reins until a new coach is found. This was confirmed by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander at OR Tambo airport on Tuesday...

Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...