Four All Blacks named in Tasman's Mitre 10 Cup starting XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman kick off their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against the Wellington Lions this weekend and co-head coaches Andrew Goodman and Clarke Dermody have named a strong starting XV including four All Blacks. Three...
The All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn changes from the All Blacks last outing against South Africa, Dane Coles comes in at starting hooker, with Codie Taylor in the run-on reserves. Scott Barrett returns from injury at lock for the injured...
Erasmus shuffles his pack for Pumas test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are on course to lift the Rugby Championship title for the first time since Argentina joined the competition in 2011 with a bonus-point victory securing top spot. Springbok...
Could another key All Black switch positions ahead of the Rugby World Cup?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injury to Damian McKenzie, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, has forced Steve Hansen's hand in selecting Beauden Barrett at fullback while also giving Richie Mo'unga the 10 jersey. The...
Will David Pocock face the All Blacks?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Michael Cheika included 'the Breakdown King' David Pocock in his squad to prepare for the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks with the flanker missing the opening two...
How Wales could become the highest ranked test nation this weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand could lose their ranking as the best rugby team on the planet this weekend with Wales breathing down the All Blacks' neck following their Six Nations Grand Slam earlier this year. A...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUrdapilleta set for first Argentina appearance since 2013 Argentina have made five changes for their meeting with South Africa as Benjamin Urdapilleta prepares for an international return. Benjamin...
Urdapilleta set for first Argentina appearance since 2013
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have made five changes for their meeting with South Africa as Benjamin Urdapilleta prepares for an international return. Benjamin Urdapilleta is set to make his first Argentina appearance...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjury blows for Lions The Golden Lions have injury concerns ahead of their Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday. Lock Wilhelm...
Springbok captain set to make his long-awaited return
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Siya Kolisi is expected to make his long-awaited return to action this weekend. The Springbok captain has been sidelined with a knee injury since May and there has been some...
