Coles out of first Bledisloe Test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles' return to Test rugby from a long spell off to recover from a concussion has suffered a setback ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener against Australia in Sydney. All Blacks coach...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lose Jordie for Rugby Championship All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett's season looks to be over and his place in the Rugby Championship squad has been taken by Crusaders and...
All Blacks lose Jordie for Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett's season looks to be over and his place in the Rugby Championship squad has been taken by Crusaders and Tasman fullback David Havili. The All Blacks gathered...
Etzebeth to captain Springboks in Whiteley's absence
7 years ago by South Africa RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in the injury absence of Warren Whiteley, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Loose forward Siya Kolisi was named as the Springbok vice-captain. Etzebeth...
All Blacks squad named for 2017 Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 Rugby Championship. Utility back / Replacement Damian McKenzie...
Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising young flyhalf Curwin Bosch, No 8 Dan du Preez and fullback Warrick Gelant were on Saturday included in the 34-man Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Rugby Championship campaign. The...
Wallabies announce vice-captains & Bledisloe Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named experienced duo Will Genia and Bernard Foley as vice-captains ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand at ANZ Stadium on August 19. Foley...
Taylor signs through 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the first All Black to sign a long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby, extending his contract through to 2021. The...
New Zealand name training squad ahead of Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionNew Zealand have announced a 34-man training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship 2017 tournament that kicks-off later this month.
Michael Hooper named new Wallabies captain
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has today appointed Michael Hooper as new Wallabies captain. At 25 years of age, and already a veteran of 68 Tests, Hooper will captain Australia following Stephen...
