All Black stars urged to pick Japan over Europe - reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by the Daily Mail's Chris Foy, New Zealand are considering releasing three of their superstars for two-year sabbaticals in Japan, in an attempt to fight off a growing financial...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNovember Test TOTW The November Test window only officially opens next weekend but we were treated to a thrilling round of test rugby this weekend. The weekend kicked off with...
Milner-Skudder under injury cloud
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutside back Nehe Milner-Skudder is to miss the Māori All Blacks matches against Brazil and Chile after hurting his shoulder in the All Blacks Test against Japan. All Blacks Head Coach Steve...
Eight Debutants named in All Blacks team to face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo new All Blacks have been named in the starting XV - loose forward Dalton Papalii and midfielder Matt Proctor - with six more players set to make their Test debuts from the bench:...
Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
Three players, including a former obese security guard, nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThree countries are represented in the nominees for the prestigious World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2018 award, now in it's fourth year. Previous winners include England's Maro Itoje and New...
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2018 award. The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fourth year, are South...
Top 14 Clubs Chasing All Black signatures
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon secured the services of Liam Messam and Julian Savea at the start of the season but the pair haven't been able to stop the side from starting the season poorly having won just two of their opening 9...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Korczyk re-signs with Queensland Reds for 2019 The Queensland Reds back-row has been bolstered by flanker Adam Korczyk putting pen to paper to remain at Ballymore next season. Korczyk...
