Rising Stars Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby Aotearoa about to kick off, we take a look at ten youngsters, two from each of the five New Zealand franchises who will be great value during the 10 rounds of action. Caleb...
Five Youngsters To Watch During Super Rugby Aotearoa - Forwards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to Super Rugby Aotearoa is on as we await the first rugby to hit our screens since the global pandemic stalled rugby competitions worldwide. With the Aotearoa...
When Scotland almost beat the All Blacks - Full Game Replay
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA match remembered as being a close-affair as Scotland almost upset the World Champion All Blacks. The clash was always going to be a momentous occasion but the emotion was ratcheted up further...
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
RWC Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRetiring captain Kieran Read says New Zealand will pick themselves up for what promises to be an emotional Rugby World Cup third-place play-off with injury-hit Wales. The All Blacks' quest...
All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have overhauled their match day 23 from the team that was defeated 19-7 by England in the World Cup semi-final. Steve Hansen has made a total of eight changes to their starting...
What does Scott Barrett bring to the All Black loose trio?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen sprung a surprise by naming second-rower Scott Barrett at blindside flank for New Zealand's do-or-die clash with England at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday. Barrett...
All Blacks Team Named For RWC Semi-Final Against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has sprung a massive surprise in naming his All Blacks' team to face England with Scott Barrett replacing Sam Cane in the starting XV. Barrett starts...
Watch: Two superb moments as an emotional Rory Best bids test rugby farewell
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were tears from Rory Best after New Zealand sent him into retirement on the back of a heavy Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat. An emotional Rory Best doffed his cap to New Zealand...
Ireland crash out in the quarters as New Zealand march on
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are up next for New Zealand after the reigning Rugby World Cup champions recorded an emphatic win over Ireland in Tokyo. New Zealand remain right on course to retain the Rugby...
