Reader's Scrumhalf of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Ben Smith's Top 14 debut ended in disaster after this fend was deemed illegal
6 years ago by rugbydump.comFormer Highlanders and All Blacks utility back Ben Smith had a dreadful Top 14 debut for his new club Pau on Saturday. Not only did Smith's new team lose 21-18 to Stade Francais, but his day was also cut...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoseph drops out of All Blacks race & re-signs with Japan The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has today announced that coach Jamie Joseph has signed a new deal with Japan, taking...
Joseph drops out of All Blacks race & re-signs with Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has today announced that coach Jamie Joseph has signed a new deal with Japan, taking him through to the end of 2023 and another World Cup cycle. Joseph,...
Highlanders Reveal Refreshed Squad for 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders will have a fresh new look in 2020 with 15 players in their first season with the southern-most Super Rugby club. There is plenty of experience in the forwards with Liam Coltman, Ash...
Aaron Cruden returns to the Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby Union have announced today former Chiefs co-captain and All Black Aaron Cruden has signed with the Chiefs for 2020. 30-year-old Cruden, will return home from France...
The Chiefs confirm Gatland's 2020 coaching team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have announced the coaching team which will be joining Chiefs Head Coach Warren Gatland for the 2020 Super Rugby season. Former Gallagher Chiefs first five-eighth and New Zealand Under...
England the latest favourites to suffer final shock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations. England went into the Rugby World Cup final...
England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success. England were stunning winners against...
Japan ready to hit Samoa with fresh array of trickery and invention | Nick Evans
7 years ago by The GuardianCoach Jamie Joseph knows Japan cannot win by physicality – they maximise their quick-footed, explosive players insteadI played with Tony Brown at the Highlanders and watching Japan’s stunning victory...
