Wallabies confirm 2023 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies confirm their 2023 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup fixtures, which will set the foundations for their Rugby World Cup preparations which kicks off in France in September. In...
Allan Bunting announced as Black Ferns Director of Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced former Black Ferns Sevens Coach and Black Ferns Manager of Culture and Leadership Allan Bunting will now take the helm as the Black Ferns Director of Rugby. Bunting,...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line. Here's a look at...
Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby. A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...
Brodie Retallick to play overseas in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Hawke’s Bay lock Brodie Retallick will leave New Zealand to continue his stellar career overseas following the 2023 season. The 31-year-old Test centurion has announced...
New Zealand Rugby announces All Blacks home Tests in Auckland and Dunedin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will play two Tests on home turf this year against South Africa in Auckland and Australia in Dunedin. The Rugby Championship 2023 schedule will see the All Blacks play South...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...
Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett Confirm Move to Japan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Test centurions Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett have announced they will spend time playing in Japan from 2024. Both players have signed with the Toyota club with Smith committed to...
Scotland equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have moved above England and into fifth place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 29-23 win at Twickenham on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe’s brilliant brace...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 18: Most successful coaches of the Super 14 era
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore its expansion, the Super Rugby was called the Super 14 between 2006-2010, consisting of 14 teams. Following Super 12's success (1996-2005), the teams were under pressure to put a skillful leader...
