Brumbies, Chiefs begin Super Rugby season with stunning comebacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland rung the changes with the Chiefs behind and was rewarded with victory, while the Brumbies also triumphed. The Brumbies and the Chiefs produced impressive second-half fightbacks...
The first try of the Super Rugby season did not disappoint!
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and Chiefs kicked off the 2020 Super Rugby season at Eden Park on Friday. The Blues got off to a wonderful start with USA International Tony Lamborn scoring on his debut for the Auckland-based...
Wales to return to Japan in 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will return to Japan in 2020 to kick off their Summer Tour. Wayne Pivac’s side will return to Japan to face the Brave Blossoms at the end of June before heading further south to New...
The Highlanders lose another youngster to injury
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago and Highlanders’ hooker Ricky Jackson has been forced out of the 2020 Super Rugby season with an ankle injury sustained during training pre-Christmas. After extensive investigations...
Barrett's Blues debut to come in April
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and now Blues' playmaker Beauden Barrett is set to only make his debut with his new side in April next year, with Blues fans made to wait to see their new signing in action. The star...
'Should of been Scott Robertson' - Fans and media react to Ian Foster's appointment as the new All Blacks head coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster's appointment as the new All Blacks head coach hasn't been a popular pick in New Zealand with a number of fans reacting negatively to the announcement on Wednesday. 54-year-old...
New Zealand Rugby Awards Nominees
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Thursday New Zealand Rugby will have their awards. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “Congratulations to all those nominated for awards. Every year, the ASB...
Jacob Umaga signs new Wasps deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced that Academy graduate Jacob Umaga has signed a new first-team deal. Umaga was one of eight Senior Academy players to graduate into the first-team set-up last...
Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour. Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week. Ireland’s...
Wallabies to host All Blacks in Melbourne in Bledisloe opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies and Wallaroos will play a double-header at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne on Saturday 8 August in 2020, bringing the Bledisloe Cup to Melbourne for the first time since 2010. Australia’s...
