Mo'unga to be 'fully fit and available' to face South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' head coach Steve Hansen and his fellow selectors have confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will be "fully fit and available" for the clash with the Springboks on September...
Ferreira: Kleyn’s hard work paying off
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster defence coach JP Ferreira admits he was surprised to see Jean Kleyn make the Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup but says the South African-born lock is being rewarded for his hard work with...
Super Rugby draw confirmed for 2020
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020 Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. The tournament will kick-off with two derbies on Friday 31 January. The Blues will host the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland while...
Springboks bench almost lose their voices in unique match footage
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Springboks continued their unbeaten run this season with a convincing 41-7 win over Japan on Friday, finishing off their warm up matches as they prepare for their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.
Test Team of the Week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup warm-ups done and dusted and the Rugby World Cup a mere few days away, we take a look back the past weekend and selected our team of the Week. 1. Ellis Genge -...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland top the rankings going into RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's 19-10 win over Wales has sent Joe Schmidt's side to the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings for the first time in history. Top position in the World Rugby Men's Rankings has...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA name 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup The USA has officially announced the 31-player squad for Rugby World Cup Japan 2019. Head Coach Gary Gold has named...
Jonny Wilkinson: ‘It took a few years for the pressure to really build. And then it exploded’ | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianJonny Wilkinson, England’s World Cup winning fly-half, speaks about his battle with mental illness and why no amount of trophies can ease the pain of depressionIt is October 1999, and a 20-year-old Jonny...
Watch: Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' debutant Josh Ioane made an immediate impact on his test debut against Tonga when he replaced Beauden Barrett at half time. The rookie's first job as an All Black was to get...
Smith delighted as Free Staters taste Currie Cup glory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Cheetahs coach Franco Smith was a delighted man after his team survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions – in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans...
