Brad Shields and Joe Launchbury Start Second Test v Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday 16 June. There are two changes to the starting XV that played on Saturday with...
Players to Watch: New Zealand v France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and France face off in what should be a thrilling test series. The two sides will clash at Eden Park for the first of the three matches, a venue that New Zealand are particularly successful...
England squad to face Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the first Test at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on Saturday. Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside-centre while team-mate...
Brad Shields on the bench for England Test match against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Uncapped Kiwi fast-tracked after handful of training sessions• Mike Brown named on wing as Jones makes surprise callsEngland have fast-tracked the New Zealand-reared Brad Shields straight into their...
Retallick to miss June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen will be without the services of Brodie Retallick for the Three Test series against France after scans picked up a small fracture near his shoulder. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said...
Savea commits to Wellington Lions
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes wing Julian Savea will remain in New Zealand following the conclusion of the Super Rugby season to play Mitre 10 Cup for Wellington Lions as he tries to fight his way back into the All Blacks...
Squire escapes ban; available to face France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders flanker Liam Squire will be available for selection for the All Blacks in their three-Test series after escaping a suspension for striking with the shoulder. A Sanzaar foul play review committee...
Super Rugby Top Performers - Round 16
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a shortened round of Super Rugby action, we take a look at the Top Performers of the Weekend. Ethan Blackadder The son of former Crusaders player and coach Todd Blackadder,...
Five things we learnt in rugby in May
8 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom Laumape to lessons in creativity and Carbery to Cardiff Blues, Paul Williams has the rugby happenings of the past month coveredPower surge: Ngani Laumape on a burst for Hurricanes (Getty Images)From...
Epic four minutes of rugby as the Highlanders refuse to stop playing
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Highlanders and Hurricanes battled it out in the opening game of Super Rugby's round 16, with some epic moments of rugby being played in typical New Zealand derby fashion. While the hosts came out...
