Rhys Patchell signs for the Green Rockets in Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan. The 31-year-old spent the 2024 Super Rugby season with Highlanders in New Zealand but will now link up with former Wales...
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt dies at 55
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt, whose fiery haka standoff with England's Richard Cockerill became a part of rugby folklore, died on Tuesday after a battle with motor neurone disease, his family...
England have 'no ceiling' to potential, says defiant George after All Blacks loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Jamie George says his side have "no ceiling" to their potential after another narrow defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's men were undone by a late fightback as the All...
Italy claim joint highest position in World Rugby Men's Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the main winners and losers from a rankings perspective after a busy weekend of test matches around the globe. Italy have moved above Australia in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after...
Boks determined to return to their standards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of the team returning to their high standard of play when they line up against Portugal in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series...
Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...
25 Moments that stood out | NZ and England | Test 2
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 80min of entertaining rugby, New Zealand walked away with the win. Two excellent cross kicks from Marcus Smith lead to England leading at half time but bad discipline from England in the second...
Top Performers: All Blacks v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand secure the series win and continue a three decade winning streak at Eden Park. Her are the Top Performers: Marcus...
WACTH: Beauden Barrett on to set up the winner?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the game in the balance, Beauden Barrett comes on at 15 and sets up a try to break a 23 minute non scoring period for New Zealand Beauden Barrett comes on and does this. While the game...
Combined XV | New Zealand v England | Test Two
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s do-or-die time for England as they seek to avenge last week’s narrow defeat and level the series with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. The challenge in front of Steve Borthwick’s...
