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Harry McLaughlin-Phillips at 10 for the Reds

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have installed Harry McLaughlin-Phillips at flyhalf for Friday night’s clash against Moana Pasifika in Whangarei in Super Rugby Pacific.McLaughlin-Phillips steps up at No.10 in...

Japan League One Review

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Dented Steelers All Black Ardie Savea’s hopes of finishing his sabbatical with a Japan Rugby League One title took a major blow after Kobelco Kobe Steelers dropped out of the...

Desperation begin to set in for the Waratahs

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's becoming a bit of a broken record, but the Waratahs find themselves in desperate need of a win — again. They've lost five matches and won just once this season against the Crusaders.  In...

Crusaders Mid Season Injury Update & review

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three long-term injured Crusaders have returned to full training and are on track to be selectable for the Round 8 versus the Waratahs. They’ve been working diligently through their rehabilitation...

Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Round Seven Teams

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round Seven of Super Rugby Pacific will be the first of the bye weeks of the competition as teams start to make a push towards the finals. The Blues host the Western Force in Auckland, followed by the...

All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...

Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings.  The seven-time...

Nawaqanitawase brings up the big 50

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Amidst a raucous crowd in Laukota, there will be a small patch of fans cheering the NSW Waratahs and Mark Nawaqanitawase on his return to Fiji. Nawaqanitawase and the Waratahs will play in Fiji for the...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...