Ultimate Rugby's Rugby Championship Player of Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicked off this past weekend with the Springboks and All Blacks each kicking their 2019 seasons off with victories over Australia and Argentina respectively. The Springboks...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies The Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked...
Augustin Creevy to miss Wallabies clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina will have to face Australia in Brisbane this Saturday without the help of hooker Augustin Creevy. The 34-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in the 16-20 Rugby...
Watch: Beauden Barrett's try saving tackle against Los Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black first five Beauden Barrett is often lauded for his attacking prowess, however this weekend against the Pumas he produced a fantastic cover tackle saving a certain try. With the Pumas...
Sharks, Cheetahs on the Currie Cup board – Round 2 Review
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs and Sharks registered important victories in the second round of the Currie Cup Premier Division this past weekend to remain in close proximity of the early pace-setters on the...
Takeaways from Round One of the Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks comprehensively beat the Wallabies in the opening round of the Rugby Championship while the All Blacks managed to avoid defeat against a fired-up Los Pumas side. We take a looking...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get 'money in the bank'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina. Steve Hansen said New Zealand's hard-fought Rugby Championship win over...
Steve Hansens explains why Josh Ioane didn't make his test debut against the Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks survived a big scare against Argentina as they came narrowly close to suffering their first ever defeat to the Pumas in Buenos Aires claiming a 20-16 victory. Rookie first...
Ardie Savea admits that 'It was bloody tough out there' against Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times. New Zealand found it "bloody tough" to get the job...
