The experts' tips for success in Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan. It is little surprise to see powerhouses New Zealand...
All Blacks not invincible, but worthy favourites
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan. Talk of two-time defending champions New Zealand being vulnerable...
Five players who can consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The world's best are converging on Japan for the 2019 Rugby...
Rugby World Cup Update
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw unlikely to feature against Scotland #RWC2019 Reasonably positive news on Robbie Henshaw @henshawrob after the scan. He is unlikely to feature v @Scotlandteam He...
All Blacks refute SBW injury rumours
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have denied speculation that star inside centre Sonny Bill Williams may be ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury. Williams has been suffering from a calf injury in...
Lovely Laumape tries set up heroic Manawatu come back
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer All Blacks centre Ngani Laumape showed his class on Saturday with a brace of tries for Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Mitre 10 Cup Round 6 Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMitre 10 Cup is at its halfway point with round six bringing plenty of must-win match-ups as the battle for playoff spots in both the Premiership and Championship heats up. Waikato v Hawke’s...
Watch: Snubbed All Black Ngani Laumape sets up epic Mitre 10 Cup try
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving been snubbed for the All Blacks 31-man Rugby World Cup squad, live wire centre Ngani Laumape turned out for Manawatu Turbos in the Mitre 10 Cup on Friday. The bulldozing centre...
Snubbed Rugby World Cup XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is just days away and every team has named their 31-man squad for the showpiece event in Japan. The best rugby players in the game will arrive in Japan,...
Franks & Squire left out of All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad, along with experienced blindside flanker Liam Squire who had made himself available for the squad as a...