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...
Match Report | England U20 v Ireland U20
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Ireland drew 22-22 in their last encounter during the U20 Six Nations and met again in the U20 World Championship Semi-Final. Ireland had a strong start to the match and were rewarded...
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...
WATCH: Marcus Smith sets up the game levelling try
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland looked like it was going to be a long day but a bit of Marcus Smith magic gets them back in the game. The All Black back three defence has been caught out and Feyi-Waboso does so well to finish Great...
Doncaster sign Semesa Rokoduguni
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDoncaster Knights are delighted to welcome LCpl Semesa Rokoduguni for the 2024/25 season Born in Nausori, Fiji, Semesa “Roko” Rokoduguni has always been a rugby enthusiast. He began his career...
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...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the July internationals this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland can only return to top spot if they beat South Africa by more than 15 points...
