Proof that Lima Sopoaga leaving is a massive loss to New Zealand rugby
8 years ago by Rugby DumpHighly talented All Black fly half Lima Sopoaga will leave New Zealand at the end of the coming season to join Wasps. Following Aaron Cruden, this makes him the second world class All Black 10 to leave...
The Best All Black XV Playing In Europe
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ben Franks (London Irish, 47 Caps) - The 2015 World Cup final was the last of his 47 caps for the two-time World Cup winner. Ben joined London Irish from the Hurricanes after the RWC 2015. With...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJaba Bregvadz to become first Georgian in Super Rugby Hooker Jaba Bregvadz is set to become the first Georgian player to play Super Rugby after signing up for the Japanese Sunwolves franchise...
3 More former All Blacks want to make Pacific Island switch for RWC 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks Ma'a Nonu, Steven Luatua and Victor Vito have joined Charles Piutau, Frank Halai as players linked to a switch to Pacific Island nations for the next Rugby World Cup. Piutau...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySemesa Rokoduguni called up to England squad Semesa Rokoduguni has been called up into the England squad and replaces Elliot Daly, who was withdrawn from the squad after picking up a knee injury on...
13 New Zealanders named in 26-man Barbarians squad to play All Black
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarians coach Robbie Deans has named thirteen New Zealanders in his 26-man Barbarians squad to play the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday. The squad includes former All Blacks...
Super Rugby Departed XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the Super Rugby sides are back in action this weekend as we build up to the knockout stages of the competition. Many players will be playing their final match for their franchise...
2011 JWC Final: Where are they now?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Baby Blacks and England U20's entered the 2011 IRB Junior World Cup final, it was difficult to see how England head coach Rob Hunter could prevent the Baby Blacks securing their 20th successive...
Blues v Lions: Top Three Battles
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Lions roar into Auckland to face Tana Umaga's Blues side, with eight current or former All Blacks in his side, we take a look at the exciting battles that will commence at Eden Park...
Blues name a strong side to face the British & Irish Lions
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have the honour of becoming the first New Zealand Super Rugby team to play the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday. The Blues will have eight current or former All Blacks in their...
