All Blacks hangover may have been a factor, admits Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland went from producing one of their best Rugby World Cup displays to one of their worst and coach Eddie Jones conceded a possible link. Eddie Jones conceded England may...
Gatland jibe haunts ragged England as South Africa play their final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyErrors replaced excellence for England as a dominant South Africa sealed a third Rugby World Cup and a triumph of symbolic significance. Maro Itoje was named England's man of...
It would break my heart to see Wales in the doldrums - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing head coach Warren Gatland wants Wales to kick on under Wayne Pivac after his glorious 12-year tenure came to an end. Warren Gatland said it would break his heart if...
Read needs to take a bow – Hansen hails outgoing All Blacks captain
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen lauded the leadership of Kieran Read after New Zealand sent their outgoing coach and captain on their way with a 40-17 demolition of Wales in the Rugby World Cup bronze match. The...
All Blacks give Steve Hansen and co. a fitting farewell
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand put on a show in Steve Hansen's last game in charge, Ben Smith scoring two of their six tries in an emphatic win. Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 40-17 Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand ended the Steve Hansen era by hammering Wales 40-17 in an entertaining Rugby World Cup third-place play-off. The All Blacks...
All Blacks need to hit reset button for Wales clash, claims Hansen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen has urged his New Zealand side to show their character when they take on Wales in the Rugby World Cup bronze match. The All Blacks saw their hopes of retaining...
World Rugby Reveals The Nominees For The Team and Coach of the Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the world looks ahead to what promises to be an exciting finale to Rugby World Cup 2019, the nominees for the World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year 2019 accolades have been revealed. All four...
RWC Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRetiring captain Kieran Read says New Zealand will pick themselves up for what promises to be an emotional Rugby World Cup third-place play-off with injury-hit Wales. The All Blacks' quest...
Coles reiterates desire to continue with All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles has reiterated he intends to remain a part of the New Zealand squad despite the imminent changing of the guard following the Rugby World Cup. A number of All Blacks players...
