Australia fly-half Cooper 'ready and prepared' for long road to recovery
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper only just returned from a calf injury and the fly-half is facing a long lay-off just over a year before the Rugby World Cup. Quade Cooper says he is "ready and prepared...
All Blacks slip to a new world rankings low
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's 26-10 defeat at the hands of the Springboks has seen them slip to a new low of fifth in World Rugby rankings. The All Blacks were demoted to an all-time low of fourth place after...
South Africa 26-10 New Zealand: Pollard and Marx masterclass guides Springboks to victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Faf de Klerk injured in the opening exchanges, Handre Pollard held a steady hand to guide South Africa to victory over New Zealand. Handre Pollard stepped up to the plate in the...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Springboks preparing to pounce on struggling All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are in a crisis by their standards, and things do not get any easier as they start the Rugby Championship in South Africa. South Africa are favourites to inflict a third consecutive...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit. Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...
World Rankings: New Zealand and Australia could fall to record lows
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of The Rugby Championship 2022 this weekend. Ahead of the opening round of the competition, South Africa are...
All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Connacht Rugby have signed Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on a short term, six-month contract.
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can announce the club have signed Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on a short term, six-month contract. Stewart arrives at The Sportsground to provide further injury cover and depth for the...
All Black centre set to head to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been confirmed that All Black centre Ngani Laumape will be moving on from Stade Francais with his next stop being the Japanese League One. Laumape’s stay in France has not been...
Andy Farrell Signs Ireland Rugby Contract Extension
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Men’s Head Coach Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain in his position until at least August 2025. In his address to Council Kevin Potts,...
