Sunwolves face Super Rugby axe - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA week on from claiming a historic win over the Chiefs in New Zealand the Sunwolves will be fearing their place in Super Rugby. The Japanese franchise claimed their first ever win in New...
Dave Rennie linked with Tier 1 job post World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Chiefs and current Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie is reportedly in line for the Wallabies job after the Rugby World Cup in Japan according to a Sydney Morning Herald report. The...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby wants relegation in Six Nations and Rugby Championship World Rugby has outlined plans for a new global competition and revealed that it wants to press for promotion...
All Blacks Return for Chiefs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Colin Cooper has made a number of changes to the starting fifteen to face an in form and unbeaten Crusaders line up. All Blacks Nathan Harris and Nepo Laulala will re-join to start...
Key players return from injury for the Blues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues welcome two long term injured players to add spark to the team to take on the Sunwolves at QBE Stadium in North Harbour on Saturday. Loose forward Blake Gibson will make his...
Kieran Read's career in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, as he prepares to step down from New Zealand duty. Kieran Read announced on Wednesday that he is to retire...
Kieran Read Explains Snubbing European Move
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read had been linked with Racing 92 and a Premiership switch, but said it was a "pretty straightforward" decision to move to Japan. New Zealand captain Kieran...
Sam Tuitupou and Phil Nilsen announce their retirements
7 years ago by Coventry RugbyCentre Sam Tuitupou and hooker Phil Nilsen have confirmed their intention to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. The pair joined Coventry Rugby in 2017 ahead...
Hansen hails departing Read
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says Kieran Read has enhanced the legacy of the All Blacks jersey in a "remarkable" career. Steve Hansen saluted Kieran Read as "one...
Scarlets-Ospreys merger talk has affected Wales squad - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland wants Wales to focus on winning the Six Nations, but says talk of an Ospreys-Scarlets merger has had an impact on players. Warren Gatland said there is "no doubt" Wales'...
