All Blacks to target Wallabies' 13 channel
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has admitted that his side will target the Wallabies defensive weakness in the outside centre position with a non-specialist outside centre donning the 13 jersey in...
Cheika trims squad to 28 ahead of opening Bledisloe Cup clash
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has today trimmed his squad to 28, ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 18 August. Experienced trio Michael Hooper (hamstring),...
6 uncapped players in Wallaby Squad for Bledisloe opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has named 2 uncapped forwards and 4 uncapped backs in his 36 man training squad ahead of Bledisloe one. Jermaine Ainsley, Folau Faingaa, Tom Banks, Jack Maddocks, Billy...
Comical conversion gaffe after Elton Jantjies was way too casual
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been the subject of much discussion this season, particularly after his performance against the Waratahs in last weekend's Super Rugby semi final. He was criticised for...
Matt Toomua Set For Wallabies Recall
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a number of reports in New Zealand and Australia, Leicester Tigers playmaker Matt Toomua could feature for the Wallabies during the Bledisloe Cup and the Rugby Championship this year. The...
Wallabies Depth at 13 to be Tested
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies no.13 jersey will be up for grabs during the Rugby Championship following injuries to Samu Kerevi and Tevita Kuridrani. Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani was set to donne the jersey...
Ultimate Rugby's Super Rugby Season Awards
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into the Super Rugby playoffs we have handed out awards for the 2018 Super Rugby Player of the Year, Most Valued Player and more. Rookie Forward of the Year - Shannon Frizell Highlanders...
Waisake Naholo comes up with huge shot in Highlanders win over the Rebels
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Highlanders denied the Rebels a playoff spot in dramatic fashion Saturday night, winning 43-37. Waisake Naholo put his stamp all over the contest, scoring a brilliant try and then making an unbelievable...
Waisake Naholo comes up huge shot in Highlanders win over the Rebels
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Highlanders denied the Rebels a playoff spot in dramatic fashion Saturday night, winning 43-37. Waisake Naholo put his stamp all over the contest, scoring a brilliant try and then making an unbelievable...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 19
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the regular season of Super Rugby done and dusted we take a look at the Super Rugby Team of the Week following the final round of action. 1. Jean-Pierre Smith JP Smith was brilliant against...