Blues captain signs new major deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Blues have secured the key signature of All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu, who has re-signed through until the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The news...
New All Black Captain Sam Cane's Nail-Biting International Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe night of 12 June 2012 was a bitterly cold one in the Waikato city of Hamilton. On the pitch, green jerseys clashed with black as New Zealand took on a spirited Irish outfit in the second test of the...
All Blacks star Barrett re-signs with NZR and Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks star and Crusaders captain Scott Barrett re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Super Rugby side until 2023. Barrett's recommitment to NZR runs through to the...
Hadleigh Parkes one seven confirmed departures for Scarlets
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have revealed the full list of departures for the 2020/21 season. Head coach Brad Mooar, forwards coach Ioan Cunningham and eight members of the playing squad are to leave...
8 Players With Alternative Careers You May Not Have Known About
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, most players are scouted from an early age and their ability on the pitch takes care of their financial needs. However, some well-known players from the modern and recent eras have dabbled in alternate...
World U23 XV: The Next Generation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of test rugby! We have taken a dive through the youngsters around the world and made some tough calls to select XV who we think are the best u23s in the world right now. We...
New Zealand reveals return to sport plans including 'Super Rugby Aotearoa'
6 years ago by The GuardianGovernment looks to ease Covid-19 restrictionsProfessional rugby and netball competitions close to returnProfessional rugby and netball are close to returning to action in New Zealand after the government...
Sam Cane named All Blacks captain as new coach Ian Foster makes first major move
6 years ago by The GuardianFoster makes surprise announcement with rugby suspendedFlanker replaces Kieran Read who retired after World CupSam Cane has been named captain of the All Blacks in a surprise announcement from new coach...
From a small town in Reporoa to a World Champion to a potential career ending injury to All Black captain | The Sam Cane Story
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, Ian Foster made his first move as All Blacks' head coach by naming looseforward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane as the new Captain of the All Blacks. A natural leader, 28-year-old...
All Blacks make surprise announcement as Sam Cane is named skipper ahead of Sam Whitelock
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSam Cane has been named captain of the All Blacks in a surprise announcement from new coach Ian Foster. Chiefs flanker Cane, 28, will replace Kieran Read, who retired from Tests after New Zealand placed...
