Kurt Baker returns for 50th All Blacks Sevens tournament in Los Angeles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend, named in the 13-strong team for the World Series tournament. Coach Clark...
FEATURE: Maqondwana eager to grow as Vodacom Bulls player
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls new recruit, Phumzile Maqondwana, is relishing his time at his new home, Loftus Versfeld, while undergoing a grueling pre-season in the build-up to a tough 2022/23 season. It has...
Springboks’ departure to Australia delayed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were forced to delay their departure to Australia for the away leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship to Friday at midday following the unforeseen cancellation of their flight to Sydney...
Am feels Boks are poised for victory in Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Lukhanyo Am is approaching his team’s brace of Tests against the Wallabies with optimism following their recent 12-point loss to the All Blacks in Johannesburg. The...
'He's devastated': O'Connor left out for Foley's Wallabies return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O'Connor has paid the price for the Wallabies' horror show against Argentina, dumped from the Rugby Championship squad with Bernard Foley recalled after a three-year absence. The...
NZ Rugby CEO admits to making mistakes before backing Foster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Robinson accepts New Zealand Rugby made mistakes with the way they handled uncertainty over All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's future. The NZ Rugby board on Wednesday gave Foster their "full...
Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
Players must also take responsibility for results, says Whitelock
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWily All Black lock Sam Whitelock has put his hand up on behalf of the player group, emphasising that Ian Foster cannot be solely blamed for the team’s recent troubles. Foster has...
Foster to remain in charge of All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe saga surrounding Ian Foster appears to finally be at an end as New Zealand Rugby have announced that he will remain in his post as Head Coach of the All Blacks, seeing out his contract through to the...
Uncapped teenager Moodie named in Springboks squad for Australia tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the South Africa squad for the first time for the tour of Australia. Moodie was included in a 34-man squad on Monday for two Rugby Championship...
