Steve Hansens explains why Josh Ioane didn't make his test debut against the Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks survived a big scare against Argentina as they came narrowly close to suffering their first ever defeat to the Pumas in Buenos Aires claiming a 20-16 victory. Rookie first...
Ardie Savea admits that 'It was bloody tough out there' against Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times. New Zealand found it "bloody tough" to get the job...
All Blacks pip plucky Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat. New Zealand fended off an impressive Argentina...
Rugby Championship Team of Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning starts with the Springbok comprehensively beating the Wallabies while the All Blacks survived a big scare against the...
Johnson-Holmes caps off whirlwind week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was nothing orthodox about Harry Johnson-Holmes' Wallabies call-up so it was no surprise his introduction at Ellis Park was a little irregular. The prop called onto the field with 30 minutes...
Michael Cheika and Michael Hooper after the Wallabies loss to the Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have went down 35-17 to the Springboks at Ellis Park in their Rugby Championship opener. Hear from the coach and skipper after the match. Credit: Rugby.com.au
Phil Kearns slams 'disgraceful decision' to send Taniela Tupou to the sin bin
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies suffered their first defeat of 2019 against the Springboks Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener with debutant Herschell Jantjies scoring two tries in the 37-17 bonus point victory. However,...
New Zealand hold firm to narrowly beat Argentina and avoid upset
7 years ago by The Guardian• Argentina 16-20 New Zealand• Pumas took early lead but could not overpower All BlacksNew Zealand held on by the skin of their teeth for a 20-16 victory over Argentina in a tense clash at Vélez Sarsfield...
'We’re under no illusions that this was far from a world class performance' - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, lauded a number of players for superb individual performances in the Springboks’ 35-17 win over Australia in Johannesburga but said the team will...
Hooper: Australia have a lot to look at after South Africa defeat
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper admitted Australia have a lot of things to work on following their 35-17 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa. Australia captain Michael Hooper acknowledged...
