Williams to miss Bledisloe Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches. Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's...
5 Players to watch: Counties Manukau
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEtene Nanai-Seturo Nanai-Seturo turns 20 in the early days of the Mitre 10 Cup competition but can already claim international experience with the All Blacks Sevens and membership of the NZ Under-20s...
All Blacks squad named for Bledisloe Cup Tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches in Perth and Auckland has been announced. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that first five-eighth Josh Ioane...
Former Scotland international joins London Scottish coaching team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Scottish Head Coach, Graham Steadman, has bolstered his coaching staff after Stevie Scott agreed to join the club as forwards coach for the 2019/20 season. The 45-year-old...
Jordie Barrett is set to sign a new NZ Rugby deal with a twist - report
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving shown some contract flexibility with the likes of Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Beauden Barrett, NZ Rugby looks set to make similar accommodations for Jordie Barrett. The young utility...
Andre Esterhuizen & Marvin Orie to join Springbok squad in New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen and Marvin Orie are set to join the Springbok squad in Auckland, New Zealand, where the South Africans are preparing for their last match of the Rugby Championship, which takes next Saturday...
‘Springboks lucky to escape with draw’ - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus attributed the Springboks’ nail-biting 16-16 draw against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday evening to a heavy stroke of luck. Replacement scrumhalf Herschel...
Jordie Barrett set to snub three Super Rugby franchises - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett looks set to snub multiple offers from other New Zealand franchises and re-sign with the Hurricanes according to report by Stuff.co.nz The...
SBW given until Thursday to prove his fitness
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' assistant coach Ian Foster says that veteran midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is unlikely to feature for the All Blacks against Los Pumas this weekend. Williams is unlikely to recover...
Could the Hurricanes turn to a former Cane to replace Beauden Barrett?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black flyhalf and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, Beauden Barrett's move to the Blues could cause somewhat of domino-effect on flyhalf movement in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby announced...
