Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship. However,...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Richie...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era. 1996 & 1997 Blues Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExcellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby. Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...
David Ribbans to leave Saints at end of 2022/23 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that David Ribbans will depart the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 27-year-old lock has pulled on the Black, Green and Gold jersey 115 times to date,...
Allan Bunting on being named Black Ferns Director of Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHear from Allan Bunting following his appointment as New Zealand Women's Director of Rugby.
Wallabies confirm 2023 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup fixtures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies confirm their 2023 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup fixtures, which will set the foundations for their Rugby World Cup preparations which kicks off in France in September. In...
Allan Bunting announced as Black Ferns Director of Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced former Black Ferns Sevens Coach and Black Ferns Manager of Culture and Leadership Allan Bunting will now take the helm as the Black Ferns Director of Rugby. Bunting,...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line. Here's a look at...
Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby. A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...
