Force learn Drua lessons before daunting Eden Park trip
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Force boss Simon Cron says his bottom-ranked side can only hang with the red-hot Blues in Auckland if they learn the lessons of a shock thrashing at the hands of the Fijian Drua. The Perth-based...
Desperation begin to set in for the Waratahs
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's becoming a bit of a broken record, but the Waratahs find themselves in desperate need of a win — again. They've lost five matches and won just once this season against the Crusaders. In...
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round Seven Teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Seven of Super Rugby Pacific will be the first of the bye weeks of the competition as teams start to make a push towards the finals. The Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, followed by the...
Wallabies selections on the line for Reds clash
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe ACT Brumbies are ready to trade blows with the Queensland Reds in what shapes as an Australian contender for Super Rugby Pacific match of the year. The third-ranked Brumbies travel to Suncorp Stadium...
Super Rugby Pacific TOTW: Australian teams
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Five of Super Rugby Pacific delivered some shock results and standout performances from the Australian sides. The Western Force shocked fast starters Queensland Reds in Perth whilst the ACT Brumbies...
Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings. The seven-time...
Force bolster lock stocks with signing of former Wallaby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force have added experience to their lock stocks with the signing of 16-cap Wallaby Sam Carter for the remainder of the season. Carter, who stands at 201cm tall, joins the Force from English...
Brumbies depth to get early test in Pasifika clash
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies remain warm favourites for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika, despite an early-season injury crisis that's forced the ACT outfit to shuffle the deck. Already missing their...