New Zealand 16-15 England: Robertson era starts with one-point win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will have to wait at least another week to end their 21-year run without a victory in New Zealand after a 16-15 defeat on Saturday. The All Blacks, in their first Test under new coach Scott...
All Blacks Edge England in Nail-Biting Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTries from Maro Itoje and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, as well as five points from the boot of Marcus Smith was not enough at Forsyth Barr Stadium, as a Damian McKenzie penalty made the difference for...
Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got "smacked in the nose" in...
Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...
All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...
Classic XV | Hurricanes v Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Hurricanes hosting the Chiefs in the second semi-final of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, Ultimate Rugby decided to have a look at the best players in each position who have played for these...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round 15 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – More Fuchu ‘fun’ to come Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath can’t get enough of each other.Well, that’s how it might seem to outsiders...
Official Preview: Japan Rugby League One Round Fourteen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Matsuda versus Barrett II: Rikiya’s big moment It’s been quite a year for Rikiya Matsuda.A 37-cap Brave Blossom, and long-time pilot of the champion Saitama Panasonic...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Thirteen Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – It’s ‘squeaky bum’ time for Kobe It’s come down to this.Win four games back-to-back or the season’s revival is going to fall short.That is the assignment...
Japan League One Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Dented Steelers All Black Ardie Savea’s hopes of finishing his sabbatical with a Japan Rugby League One title took a major blow after Kobelco Kobe Steelers dropped out of the...
