Erasmus happy with the result in far from perfect Springbok performance
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle...
New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in their first Test under new coach Scott...
All Blacks Edge England in Nail-Biting Clash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Maro Itoje and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, as well as five points from the boot of Marcus Smith was not enough at Forsyth Barr Stadium, as a Damian McKenzie penalty made the difference for...
6 Standout players from New Zealand v England
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling game between New Zealand and England saw the two sides match each other physically and mentally as they went head-to-head, with the difference being a kick from All Blacks fly-half Damian Mckenzie...
Winners and Losers from All Black win over England
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand got their international season underway with a 1 point win over England. Here are the winners and losers from the game. Winners: The 15's: Both Stephen Perofeta and George...
Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got "smacked in the nose" in...
England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will return to the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings if they beat...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
