New Zealand Rugby announces new four-team women's competition
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced a new four-team women's competition for March 2022 called Super Rugby Aupiki. The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes, as well as a combined South Island team...
Super Rugby Pacific format confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Pacific will kick off a new era for the world’s most exciting professional rugby competition next February with a 15-week regular season and a refreshed finals format, New Zealand...
Report: Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby agree on new Super Rugby format
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have agreed on a new Super Rugby format according to reports in Australia and New Zealand. According to the reports by the New Zealand Herald and...
Mortlock speaks out against scrapping Giteau Rule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe recent announcement that Rugby Australia would be scrapping the Giteau Rule has mostly been received with praise, however, some significant figures have slammed the decision. The...
Explainer: The 50:22, Goal line drop-out & the other new law variations and how they work
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship officially kicks off this weekend right off the back of the British and Irish Lions series and with it comes the introduction of the new law variation for test rugby this year. The...
Barnes: Robertson the right man for the 2025 Lions job
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Barnes has backed Crusaders' head coach Scott Robertson as the next head coach of the British and Irish Lions. The British and Irish Lions have left the door open for Warren Gatland for...
All Blacks name squad for 2021 Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship. 🎥...
Habana: Alun Wyn Jones is 'monumental' for the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have been lifted by the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who Bryan Habana believes is one of rugby's inspiring figures. Alun Wyn Jones is "monumental" for the British...
Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury. Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...
Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. The Crusaders...
