WATCH: Victor Vito's wonderful offload
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle's first try in the Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Saturday was wonderful to watch. A lovely flowing move included two cross kicks from Ihaia West with the second...
Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023. Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...
Mitchell Brown to start in 50th Chiefs game
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs return refreshed from their bye week to venture south this Saturday to take on the inform Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Loosehead prop Aidan Ross, hooker Samisoni...
'Fekitoa is more likely to play than not to play' for Tonga, ‘very slim chance' for Piutau
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga national coach Toutai Kefu has provided an update on the chances of Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa potentially playing for Tonga. The pair, who have played test rugby for the All Blacks,...
Brumbies captain Alaalatoa returns for table topping clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies will welcome back skipper Allan Alaalatoa for the blockbuster top of the table clash against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Alaalatoa has finished serving...
Highlanders halfback suffers season-ending injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have confirmed that halfback Folau Fakatava has been ruled out for the remained of the year after sustaining a knee injury on Friday against the Crusaders. Following imaging...
All Blacks captain Sam Cane suffers major injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain and flanker Sam Cane has revealed that he will be sidelined for up to six months with a pectoral muscle tear, ruling him out of Super Rugby and most of the international season. Cane...
10 Players who didn't feature in the Six Nations that could still make the Lions Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPicking a British and Irish Lions Tour squad is no simple task with a number of extremely close calls. With Warren Gatland at the helm once again, we may well be treated to a surprise or...
Rod Kafer weighs in on Waratahs coaching drama
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australian international Rod Kafer has conveyed a straight-forward view with regard to the Waratahs head coaching job. Describing it as the easiest job in Australian rugby, Kafer seems...
John Afoa pens a contract extension with the Bristol Bears
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks prop John Afoa has signed a one-year extension to his Bristol Bears contract, the club has confirmed. The 37-year-old tighthead has made 52 appearances for the Bears since...
