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...
Mo'unga to be 'fully fit and available' to face South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' head coach Steve Hansen and his fellow selectors have confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will be "fully fit and available" for the clash with the Springboks on September...
Michael Hooper expecting 'dominant' Pocock at Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia captain Michael Hooper expects David Pocock to be "dominant" upon his return from injury at the Rugby World Cup. Pocock has been out of action since March due to a calf problem...
Latest World Rankings: Wales end New Zealand's run as the highest ranked test side
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their victory over England this past weekend, Wales have climbed to number one in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced in October 2003. Wales...
The Dane Coles 'judo throw' that launched scrumhalf Nic White
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a rather lopsided loss the last time they met, New Zealand struck back by blanking Australia 36-0 at fortress Eden Park on Saturday night, thereby retaining the Bledisloe Cup. The win will serve...
Wallabies lack wet weather strategy to upset All Blacks | Bret Harris
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Australian squad that performed so well in Perth was ill-suited to rainy AucklandWallabies coach Michael Cheika gave his side every chance to regain the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday...
Steve Hansen provides an update on Richie Mo'unga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen expects Richie Mo'unga to be available for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup campaign, dismissing worries over a shoulder injury. New Zealand are confident an injury scare for...
Cheika: Australia must take Bledisloe Cup blow on the chin
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Michael Cheika told his players to "suck it up" and move on to the next challenge after being thrashed 36-0 by New Zealand in Auckland. With the Rugby World Cup getting under way...
Wales top of the world as Biggar makes his point
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North scored the only try and Dan Biggar answered his critics in a 13-6 win over England that put Wales top of the world rankings. Wales moved to the top of the world rankings...
"A lot's been said all week and the guys really fronted" - Kieran Read
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand atoned for defeat in Perth by thrashing Australia 36-0 in Auckland to retain the Bledisloe Cup, pleasing captain Kieran Read. All Blacks captain Kieran Read saluted his team-mates...
