Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
Scott Robertson applauds emerging All Blacks talent
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring second place in the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship was a reward for the All Blacks in their 33-13 win over Australia in Wellington, but coach Scott Robertson was also pleased with the number of...
Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...
Wallace Sititi starts for the All Blacks against the Springboks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison have named their All Blacks team to play South Africa in the fourth...
World Rugby Rankings preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...
Scott Robertson names his squad to face South Africa
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Jason Ryan and Tamati Ellison have named their All Blacks team to play South Africa in the third...
19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...
All Blacks Prop ruled out of South African tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today the All Blacks revealed that prop Ethan de Groot will play no part in those Tests. The 26-year-old is currently battling a neck injury and he will continue his rehabilitation in New Zealand....
NZR confirm change to All Blacks coaching group
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNZR has today announced that All Blacks Assistant Coach Leon MacDonald has decided to leave the All Blacks coaching group ahead of the two Test matches in South Africa.Discussions between All Blacks Head...
All Blacks avenge shock Pumas loss to extend Eden Park run
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track as they swept aside Argentina to maintain their unbeaten run at Eden Park. New Zealand exacted revenge on Argentina following their shock...
