Unselected All Blacks XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks are the World's best team for a number of reasons, one of them being their enormous amount depth in a number of positions. All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen and his...
England have yet to replace Neil Back at openside, and it is a big problem | Nick Evans
8 years ago by The GuardianHamish Watson was outstanding in Scotland’s win at Murrayfield and the visitors must hope that Sam Underhill can become that kind of playerAs a contrast to England’s repeated failure to find a successor...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop retires Springbok and Lions prop Julian Redelinghuys has announced his retirement from rugby. The eight Test Springbok made his debut in 2014 against Italy fractured his neck in a...
Brumbies 2018 season preview
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auLooking ahead to season 2018, the Brumbies’ back row looks like their biggest strength. Strengths Back row David Pocock is the best player Australia has produced since George Smith and – along...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas du Toit called up to Springbok tour squad Thomas du Toit has been called up to provide front row cover for the Springboks and is set to join the tour squad on Monday in Cardiff, Wales. Tendai...
Barrett and Woodman named World Rugby Players of the Year 2017
8 years ago by World RugbyBeauden Barrett and Portia Woodman have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year 2017 respectively at the World Rugby Awards in Monte Carlo on Sunday. Barrett becomes...
Back-to-back rugby awards for NZ’s Barrett
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand playmaker Beauden Barrett has been announced as world rugby player of the year, an honour he also claimed in 2016. The five-eighth joined All Blacks great Richie McCaw (winner in 2006, 2009...
England to Face All Blacks in 2018
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will end a four-year wait to face the current world champions when they clash at Twickenham next year. Eddie Jones’ side will play four Test matches in next season’s series at Twickenham...
Do All Blacks fans have a cause for concern?
9 years ago by The RoarFollowing the retirement of legends Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith and Keven Mealamu, many wondered if the All Blacks would suffer a decline. They would probably remain number...
