Dave Rennie talks up test ambitions after being linked to Wales job
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie has responded to speculation he is in line to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales coach after the 2019 World Cup. The Welsh Rugby Union is believed to have drawn...
Rieko Ioane, new All Blacks star who could put Inga Tuigamala in shade | Andy Bull
8 years ago by The GuardianAuckland’s Ponsonby RFC has produced dozens of All Blacks, but it is decades since one has looked as good as Ioane, the nation’s new wing sensationJust a couple of years ago one could catch Rieko Ioane...
Even in defeat Tongan fans show true passion and support
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAs the autumn internationals in the game of Union were getting underway across Europe on Saturday, a cracking and contentious Rugby League World Cup semi-final had occurred mere hours before at the...
Rieko Ioane in doubt for France Test
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyAll Blacks wing Rieko Ioane could be ruled out of Saturday's Test against France in Paris after it was revealed that he has the mumps. "The doc has done a great job, and we've isolated him, so...
Hurricanes 2018 Super Rugby squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEleven new faces including three Super Rugby rookies and a Wallaby test prop are the feature of the 2018 Hurricanes squad named today. New All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua and his Wellington teammates, prop...
13 New Zealanders named in 26-man Barbarians squad to play All Black
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarians coach Robbie Deans has named thirteen New Zealanders in his 26-man Barbarians squad to play the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday. The squad includes former All Blacks...
Clayton McMillan names his first Maori All Blacks squad
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTen new caps have been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their 2017 northern tour to Canada and France Two more players will be named later this week. Players...
All Black squad for end of year tour
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour to the UK and Europe for Tests against France, Scotland and Wales and matches...
#ThrowbackThursday: Rupeni Caucau carving up Gloucester for Agen in 2007
9 years ago by Rugby DumpTonight Gloucester host Agen in round two of the European Challenge Cup, with the home side looking to bounce back from last week's defeat at Kingsholm. Back in 2007, they had the enigmatic Rupeni Caucau...
Mitre 10 Cup players who deserve Super Rugby contracts
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis Mitre 10 Cup season has already provided the platform for Braydon Ennor and Jonathan Ruru the opportunity to prove themselves earn Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders and Blues respectively, while...
