Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
Shane Williams opens up about early days in the Welsh team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new three-part documentary entitled 'Slammed' and featuring Shane Williams has seen the legendary Welsh winger shed light on his early days with coach Steve Hansen. By his account, it was not an easy...
CONFIRMED: Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as Independent Selector
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of New Zealand’s leading coaches, former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, is to replace former All Black Grant Fox as the All Blacks Independent Selector. Fox will be stepping...
On This Day in 2016: Magnificent Ireland claim historic win over All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first victory over New Zealand by bringing the world champions' record winning streak to a juddering halt with a sensational 40-29 victory...
Nienaber responds to Hansen
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber’s focus appears to be wholly set on the goings-on in the Bok camp and did not take much notice of Steve Hansen’s recent comments, though he has responded. Hansen...
Hansen takes aim at Nienaber and Gatland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black coach Steve Hansen is the latest rugby figure to take aim at the recent Springs vs Lions series, criticising those in charge for encouraging the teams to play a brand of rugby which, he...
All Blacks coach Foster re-signs until end of 2023 Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) made the announcement on Tuesday after Foster replaced Steve...
Steve Hansen pays tribute to Kieran Read
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black head coach Steve Hansen has paid tribute to Kieran Read in the wake of the latter’s announcement of retirement. Hansen coached the All Blacks from 2011-2019 and...
Top Semi-Finals: Hooper clashes with former Wallabies, Barrett faces Marx
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Japanese Top League kick off this weekend with Toyota Verblitz taking on the Panasonic Wild Knights on Saturday and Suntory Sungoliath facing Kubota Spears on Sunday. Director...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
