New Zealand Rugby statement on All Blacks Head Coach appointment process
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will have a new head coach in 2024 after Ian Foster confirmed he would not be reapplying. Foster’s announcement came five hours after New Zealand Rugby announced the All Blacks...
'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
'The best I've seen him play': How McKenzie stole the show vs Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks greats Israel Dagg and Justin Marshall have praised Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie for his scintillating performance in the No. 10 jersey on Friday. If...
Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...
REDS NO MATCH FOR HURRICANES IN SUPER RUGBY LOSS
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour second-half tries have ensured an experienced Hurricanes outfit disposed of the Queensland Reds to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season with a comfortable 47-13 victory in Townsville. Jason...
THRUSH ENDS RETIREMENT TO LEAD FORCE TO WIN OVER REBELS
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJeremy Thrush has made a shock return from retirement to lead the Western Force to a pulsating 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels at Perth's HBF Park. Thrush retired at the...
Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
