Beauden Barrett breaks Blues fitness record on his first day back
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues returned to training today, Monday, ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa and concerns over whether Beauden Barrett would be fit for the Auckland based franchise were quickly put to bed with the...
Super Rugby's Team of the 90s - Auckland Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the final whistle blew on Saturday the 25th of May 1996, the sight of the scoreboard reading Auckland Blues 45 – 21 Natal Sharks confirmed Zinzan Brooke’s charges as the first champions...
Hadleigh Parkes one seven confirmed departures for Scarlets
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have revealed the full list of departures for the 2020/21 season. Head coach Brad Mooar, forwards coach Ioan Cunningham and eight members of the playing squad are to leave...
New Zealand Rugby confirm dates and schedule for Kiwi Super Rugby Aotearoa competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Aotearoa will kick off next month following today’s announcement that the country will move to COVID-19 alert level two on Thursday. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that...
Top 10 Stadiums Around The World
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWalesOnline recently released a list of their top rated stadiums around the world. As the game of rugby is not just about the blood, sweat and tears left out on the grass, but the passion of the fans as...
Potential British and Irish Lions Bolters 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...
The INCREDIBLE World XV side that faced the All Blacks in the 90s
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack in 1992, New Zealand celebrated a centenary year of New Zealand Rugby in doing so they hosted a World XV for a three-test series. The three tests were hosted at Lancaster Park...
No Regrets! Bakkies Botha says he would headbutt Jimmy Cowan again
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok hardman Bakkies Botha says he has no regrets about head-butting All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan 10 years ago. Botha headbutted Cowan during the Tri-Nations match at Eden...
Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Backs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA left-field pick. British and Irish legend Sir Ian McGeechan was well known for making surprising picks when it came to announcing his British and Irish Lions squads with the likes of Will Greenwood...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
