Damian McKenzie brings up a century against Waratahs when he starts this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe outstanding Damian McKenzie will play his 100th game for the Gallagher Chiefs against the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night.McKenzie, 28 next month, made his debut for the Gallagher Chiefs in 2015,...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
Extent of Quinn Tupaea's injury revealed after ugly Darcy Swain cleanout
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQuinn Tupaea's hopes of making the All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad next year hang in the balance with the extent of his injury revealed. The All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder has been ruled...
Australia's Swain banned for Tupaea clean-out
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDarcy Swain will miss Australia's matches with New Zealand, Scotland and France after being banned for six weeks. Australia lock Darcy Swain has been suspended for six weeks for his...
Injuries force a reshuffle of Saturday's All Blacks squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. Injuries...
GRAPHIC WARNING: Darcy Swain carded for sickening clearout in Bledisloe I
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby lock Darcy Swain could be facing another suspension after receiving a yellow card in the first Bledisloe Cup match between Australia and New Zealand. The 25-year-old...
Foley returns for Wallabies as veteran relishes All Blacks clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Foley is relishing "one more crack" at international rugby after the experienced fly-half was picked by Australia to face New Zealand in Thursday's Bledisloe Cup clash. After three years out of...
All Blacks named to play Australia in Melbourne
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Captain...
All Blacks announce 33-man squad for Championship Test in Melbourne
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced a squad of 33 players that will travel to Melbourne for the Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies. Loose...
All Blacks player ratings v Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand delivered a blistering response to last week's shock reverse against Argentina as they ran rampant with a 53-3 win in the Rugby Championship. The All...
