Six Talking Points From the June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the improvement of the Wallabies and Springboks to the USA beating a Tier One side for the first time in the professional era to the controversy around the officials, we reflect on what was an...
South Africa and Australia Fall in Latest World Rankings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and Australia have both fallen in the latest World Rankings while England and Tonga both enjoyed a profitable weekend from a World Rugby Rankings point of view. England and...
June Test XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick the best XV of the June Internationals, following an entertaining month of test rugby that saw South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and Wales all claim series victories while Japan and USA claimed...
Match Highlights: New Zealand v France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand ran out 49-14 winners over France in this morning's International Test Series clash at The Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The first half was very competitive with both sides playing some...
More referee controversy as All Blacks make it a clean sweep over France
8 years ago by Rugby DumpIn a script similar to the past two weeks, the New Zealand vs France series had more controversy surrounding the referee. It was a turning point in the match, as New Zealand soon found their top gear...
New Zealand hammer France with helping hand from referee
8 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand 49-14 FranceReferee awards try after blocking French playersWinger Rieko Ioane scored three tries while Damian McKenzie crossed twice in a full display of his attacking abilities as the All...
Top Performers - New Zealand vs France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamien McKenzie In the absence of outhalf stalwart Beauden Barrett, the 23-year-old Chief put on a masterclass. He dictated the tempo of the game perfectly, knowing when to play...
What To Expect From The Last Weekend of the 2018 June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of June Test rugby is a lineup of mouth-watering encounters that could persuade any rugby fanatic to either stay in all day on Saturday or spend the day at their favourite bar. The...
Referees caught in middle of World Rugby’s lack of clarity on laws
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance have been on wrong end of decisions against New Zealand, with World Rugby and referees disagreeing over vital interpretationsSteve Hansen was asked this week if he would consider putting the series...
The All Black Quartet Set to Make Their Test Debuts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the four players set to make their test debut in the All Blacks jersey this weekend in the third and final test against France. Shannon Frizell The 25-year-old Tongan-born...
