Provincial Unions give green light for historic Silver Lake deal at NZ Rugby AGM
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has been given the green light by its Provincial Unions to finalise a private equity deal that will see US investment firm Silver Lake take a 12.5 percent stake in the game. The...
Highly rated fullback to debut as the Blues look to make a statement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final outing in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition is more of a start than a finish for the Blues when they host the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday evening. While a bonus point victory...
Wales' South American tour to be scrapped
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will not tour South America this summer but hope Argentina could still travel for two tests in July. The Six Nations champions were set to face Argentina and Uruguay this summer but strict...
'This makes English rugby look ridiculous' - Woodward slams Eddie Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England head coach Sir Clive Woodward has slammed Eddie Jones claiming that him working with All Blacks star Beauden Barrett as part of his consultancy role with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath...
George North confirms the extent of his injury ruling him out of the British and Irish Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad that will tour to South Africa have been dashed. The experienced Welsh Internation has confirmed that he will undergo surgery...
A 'huge autumn series' awaits Wales with the All Blacks and Springboks coming to the Principality
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a successful Six Nations campaign, Wayne Pivac’s championship winners are set to take on current world champions South Africa, fellow southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand and Australia...
Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby playoffs have been decided with the Chiefs tackling the Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa while the Brumbies and Western Force will go head to head to see who will face the Reds in the...
McKenzie leaves it late in Super Rugby Aotearoa thriller
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes appeared set to clinch just their second win of the season, only to be beaten by a last-gasp penalty on Friday. Damian McKenzie landed a penalty after the final siren sounded...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman draw finalised
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have confirmed the final schedule for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with additional home matches for the Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders and trips to Wollongong...
Michael Bent to retire at the end of the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby prop Michael Bent has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. Bent, who joined Leinster in 2012 and has been capped on...
