All Blacks returning for final round-robin stage of NPC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySixteen members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the final round-robin stage of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC this weekend.George Bower will...
'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...
Scott Robertson applauds emerging All Blacks talent
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySecuring second place in the Lipovitan D Rugby Championship was a reward for the All Blacks in their 33-13 win over Australia in Wellington, but coach Scott Robertson was also pleased with the number of...
Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
A look ahead at the Bledisloe Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA lot has changed since the Wallabies last hoisted the Bledisloe Cup as a new group of players embarked on the challenge. Australia returns to the scene of their last success in the series, aiming...
NPC Round 6 wrap up: Tasman make first ‘log o wood’ defence
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman had a Sunday to remember in the NPC, Week 6 when defending the Ranfurly Shield for the first time to be the only unbeaten team, but still two points behind Wellington who have played an extra game. Wellington...
All Blacks squad update - Newell ruled out
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured All Black Fletcher Newell will miss next week's Rugby Championship Test against Australia, but New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday fellow-prop Ethan de Groot is fit to play. Crusaders tight-head...
12 All Blacks released to play NPC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwelve members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions this weekend during Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.George Bell and Ethan de Groot will...
The Argentina squad to welcome South Africa in Santiago del Estero
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the first four rounds of the demanding Rugby Championship, Los Pumas have 2 wins and 2 losses and are in second place in the table with 10 points, being the only runners-up to South Africa, which,...
