10 Players who didn't feature in the Six Nations that could still make the Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPicking a British and Irish Lions Tour squad is no simple task with a number of extremely close calls. With Warren Gatland at the helm once again, we may well be treated to a surprise or...
Rod Kafer weighs in on Waratahs coaching drama
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australian international Rod Kafer has conveyed a straight-forward view with regard to the Waratahs head coaching job. Describing it as the easiest job in Australian rugby, Kafer seems...
John Afoa pens a contract extension with the Bristol Bears
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks prop John Afoa has signed a one-year extension to his Bristol Bears contract, the club has confirmed. The 37-year-old tighthead has made 52 appearances for the Bears since...
“Can you leave Owen Farrell out of a Lions test team? ...you can!" - O'Driscoll
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour finally confirmed to be on the horizon, legend of the red jersey, Brian O’Driscoll, has set an interesting notion loose amongst all the chatter regarding...
Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam takes nothing away from their Six Nations success after they were crowned champions on Friday. Six days after Wales missed out on...
Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were able to celebrate winning the Six Nations after Scotland claimed a historic and dramatic victory over France in Paris. Wayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam...
Highlanders 19-30 Hurricanes: Imperious Barrett inspires victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett staked his claim for an All Blacks starting spot as he scored 30 points in the Hurricanes' 30-19 win over the Highlanders. Jordie Barrett was in sensational form as his...
The Highlanders perform a special Haka for Aaron Smith
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith became the most capped Highlander on Friday in the opening game of the weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Aaron Smith’s 154th appearance...
Back backs Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated former England flanker Neil Back has come out in support of struggling England head coach Eddie Jones. Jones has been under fire recently against the backdrop of a disappointing England...
Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...
