New Zealand Rugby order snap review for under fire Foster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster's role as the head coach of the All Blacks is in doubt. Following the series loss to Ireland, New Zealand Rugby launched an urgent review after cancelling a planned press...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
Allan Bunting bolsters Black Ferns management in culture and leadership role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has today announced that former Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting will join the Black Ferns in a newly created role, Manager of Culture and Leadership.The new role has been introduced...
New Zealand set to host Pacific Four Series 2022 ahead of Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand to host Pacific Four Series 2022 on 6, 12 and 18 June with tickets going on pre-sale from 3 May and general sale from 10 May Two Rugby World Cup 2021 venues to be used as preparations continue...
Black Ferns Coaching Structure Confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the new coaching structure for the Black Ferns, taking the team through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022. Former All Blacks Coach Wayne...
Wayne Smith returns to international rugby bolstering Black Ferns ahead of RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of New Zealand Rugby's most successful coaches, Wayne Smith, has signed on as Technical Coach with the Black Ferns through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022. Smith is no...
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...
Crusaders confident of retaining Scott Robertson
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will still be the Crusaders' head coach even if he takes up a role with the British and Irish Lions next year according to the franchise's chief executive Colin Mansbridge. Robertson,...
The Most Successful Team In The World - The Crusaders Dynasty
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2020 saw the commencement of the 25th season of Super Rugby. Widely touted as the toughest domestic competition on the planet, the tournament, as it transpires, was aptly named, having wowed the rugby...
Japanese Club Enter Race For Retallick's Signature
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter denying claims of signing a world record £1m (NZ$1.9m) deal with with the Sale Sharks, All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is now linked with a move to Japan. Sale Sharks coach...
