Ngani Laumape explains move to Stade Francais
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black centre Ngani Laumape has opened up about his move to France, saying that a pay-cut in his New Zealand contract was what prompted him to seek other opportunities. Laumape recently...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...
Match Schedule Change: Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders Round 5 match, originally scheduled for AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 12 June, will now be played...
Watch: Christian Cullen makes his test debut 25 years ago today
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby25 years ago today, the rugby world was introduced to a legend of the game with young fullback Christian Cullen making his test debut against Samoa. Cullen was cleared to make his debut on...
All Black legend Wayne 'Buck' Shelford knighted
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks hardman Wayne 'Buck' Shelford was awarded a knighthood on Monday for services to rugby. Shelford is the player credited with injecting the fear factor into New Zealand's pre-match...
Kyle Sinckler into the Lions squad following the injury to Andrew Porter
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 25-year-old Ireland International picked up the injury in Leinster Rugby’s defeat to Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. Sinckler, a Lions tourist in New Zealand in 2017,...
Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes. For the rest of the Australian sides it was...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains Morne Steyn's test recall
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMorné Steyn is in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after claiming a recall to the Springbok squad featuring several Rugby World...
Brumbies hold on to stun Hurricanes, Highlanders thrash Waratahs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies secured only a second win for an Australian franchise in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, stunning the Hurricanes. Jordie Barrett missed two late penalties as the Hurricanes...
