All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to take sabbatical in Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane will take up a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) contract in 2024 to play a season for Suntory in Japan League One.The 31-year-old, 95-Test loose forward will...
Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....
Preview: Bath Rugby vs Leicester
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of English Rugby's great rivalries resumes in front of the TNT Sports cameras on Saturday, as Bath Rugby host Leicester Tigers at the Rec. There is a spring in Bath's step, following successive wins...
Sale Sharks look to make it Three wins in as many games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made three changes to his Sharks line-up to face Exeter Chiefs on Saturday (3pm KO) as veteran Ross Harrison replaces Si McIntyre in the front row, while Nathan Langdon makes...
Harlequins have made three changes to face Bears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have made three changes to its matchday squad for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate (KO 14:30 - live on PRTV). Academy graduates Lennox Anyanwu...
Bundee aki signs contract extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...
Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders, will play Taranaki in New Plymouth for the NPC Title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTaranaki, the second-placed qualifier, was too strong for third-placed Canterbury, while fourth-placed Hawke's Bay took their chances with a final scoreline that flattered the defending champions. Taranaki's...
Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...
Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...
Samoa hoping local knowledge will offer edge against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Japan takes on Samoa in Toulouse, France, in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, it will be up against a team that knows more than a thing or two about Japanese rugby. Head coach Seilala Mapusua...
