“Can you leave Owen Farrell out of a Lions test team? ...you can!" - O'Driscoll
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour finally confirmed to be on the horizon, legend of the red jersey, Brian O’Driscoll, has set an interesting notion loose amongst all the chatter regarding...
Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam takes nothing away from their Six Nations success after they were crowned champions on Friday. Six days after Wales missed out on...
Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were able to celebrate winning the Six Nations after Scotland claimed a historic and dramatic victory over France in Paris. Wayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam...
Highlanders 19-30 Hurricanes: Imperious Barrett inspires victory
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett staked his claim for an All Blacks starting spot as he scored 30 points in the Hurricanes' 30-19 win over the Highlanders. Jordie Barrett was in sensational form as his...
The Highlanders perform a special Haka for Aaron Smith
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith became the most capped Highlander on Friday in the opening game of the weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Aaron Smith’s 154th appearance...
Back backs Jones
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated former England flanker Neil Back has come out in support of struggling England head coach Eddie Jones. Jones has been under fire recently against the backdrop of a disappointing England...
Tuungafasi escapes punishment as he prepares Super Rugby milestone
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi is set to become the eighth Blues player to reach 100 games when the team travel down SH1 to take on neighbours, the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Hamilton...
Pita Gus Sowakula returns as Chiefs stick with McKenzie at fullback
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Chiefs team to face the Blues on home soil following their 35-29 win over the Hurricanes last weekend. McMillan has made three changes to his starting fifteen...
Pacific Island teams one step closer to Super Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA significant development on the Super Rugby scene as World Rugby confirms that £1.2m (NZ$2.3 million) could be made available annually to fund two Pacific Island teams in the competition. If...
Revitalised u20 programme kicks off with Super Rugby flavour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next big names in Super Rugby will go head-to-head across an action-packed week of rugby at the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 tournament this April.The newly formed tournament will see Under 20...
