Leading All Blacks Coaches Pick Their All-Time All Blacks XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChoosing all-time sides in any sport can be contentious, but there is rarely unanimity when it comes down to the All Blacks. So what happened when three of the All Blacks' all-time leading coaches,...
A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Darren Shand set to leave All Blacks after 20 years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Manager Darren Shand has announced he will be leaving the team after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.The highly regarded member of the All Blacks management group has enjoyed...
Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993. 1996 Blues The...
Captains ready for record-breaking Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptains of all 12 nations competing at Rugby World Cup 2021 gathered at the world-famous Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday as anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of kick-off on 8 October. Rugby...
Black Ferns Coaching Structure Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the new coaching structure for the Black Ferns, taking the team through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022. Former All Blacks Coach Wayne...
Blues vs Highlanders: A Brief History of the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday evening sees the observation of a relatively new but celebrated tradition in the land of the long white cloud as the Blues and Highlanders clash for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy. Gordon...
Shane Williams opens up about early days in the Welsh team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new three-part documentary entitled 'Slammed' and featuring Shane Williams has seen the legendary Welsh winger shed light on his early days with coach Steve Hansen. By his account, it was not an easy...
Graham Henry calls Lions series a "hard watch"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and British & Irish Lions boss, Graham Henry, did not have very flattering comments when asked for his opinion on the current Lions tour of South Africa. Perhaps not...
24 Years ago today, King Carlos made his test debut
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby24 years ago today, Carlos Spencer made his test debut for the All Blacks scoring 33 points against Argentina. On this day in 1997, King Carlos made his test debut for the All Blacks scoring...
