Wonderful Wallabies hand All Blacks joint-heaviest defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett's first-half red card gave Australia the impetus to dismantle Bledisloe Cup rivals New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. Australia celebrated a record-setting Bledisloe...
Japan crowned Pacific Nations Cup Champions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan last won the title in 2014 and seem to have their World Cup preparation sorted out with under 50 days until they host the competition. Japan looked in control of hteir set piece throughout...
Hooper, Cheika confident in Latu's discipline
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia captain Michael Hooper and coach Michael Cheika are confident Tolu Latu will be able to keep his cool when the Wallabies take on New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. The...
World Rugby Rankings permutations: It's not only Wales who could climb the rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy weekend of men's and women's international matches could have significant impact on the World Rugby rankings. Here is everything you need to know: Men's rankings headlines New...
Can Australia Break New Zealand’s Bledisloe Cup Stranglehold?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend is the 144th fixture of the Bledisloe Cup and it is a big one for New Zealand if they are wanting to win The Rugby Championship but it could also be an interesting one for Australia who...
A statistical look at the final round of Rugby Championship matches
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will be looking to pull off a shock by beating their trans-Tasman rivals in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth. New Zealand will be expected to continue their dominance of Australia...
Sonny Bill Williams named to start for for Counties Manukau along with former Connacht prop
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll eyes will be on Sonny Bill Williams in Counties Manakau's Mitre 10 Cup clash on Saturday as the All Blacks centre starts against Taranaki. It will be another important step for the 52-test...
Warren Whiteley’s World Cup dream is just about over
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok captain Warren Whiteley looks set to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan following another torrid time with injuries. The Lions no.8 captained the Springboks under Allister Coetzee...
Jantjies snubs overseas interest to remain in South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has snubbed overseas clubs to pen a new deal with the Lions and SA Rugby. The 29-year-old helped the Lions to three consecutive Super Rugby Finals between...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener Steve Hansen has opted to start both Sam Cane and Ardie Savea for the All Blacks' clash with the Wallabies this weekend. The...
