Garry Ringrose to captain Leinster in Champions Cup opener vs Racing 92
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to take on Racing 92 in the opening weekend of the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 2pm (1pm Irish time) – live on BT Sport and Newstalk). Garry...
Small tweaks for Blitzboks as they go for a double
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComing off a convincing tournament win in Dubai last week may have boosted the self-belief that the Blitzboks are doing something correctly, but Springbok Sevens coach, Sandile Ngcobo, believes the reset...
Ardie Savea Wins All Blacks Player of the Year at ASB Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes 2021 captain Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Player of the Year at the 2022 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards for the second year in a row. After another bumper international...
Ruahei Demant and World Cup winning Black Ferns shine at the ASB Rugby Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain and World Cup winner, Ruahei Demant has collected three major prizes at the 2022 ASB Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year. As well as...
New Zealand Under 18 Sevens teams named for World School Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby announced today the selection of the New Zealand Under 18 Boys and Girls Sevens teams alongside the New Zealand Māori Under 18 Ngā Whatukura (Boys) and Ngā Māreikura (Girls) teams...
Autumn Nations Series: 2022 Try of the Series Nominees
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the top ten tries of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series are in - and they're special!
UNCUT: All Blacks Tackle Training
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnjoy an extended look at the tackling skills the All Blacks work on at the end of a training session.
NZR elect first female Chair
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDame Patsy Reddy has become the first female Chair of New Zealand Rugby (NZR). She was elected Chair at NZR’s final Board meeting of the year in Auckland today and will replace outgoing Chair Stewart...
Jones leaves England legacy of 'unfulfilled promises', says World Cup winner Woodward
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones leaves behind a legacy of "misguided rhetoric and unfulfilled promises" following his dismissal as England coach, says Clive Woodward. The Australian was sacked nine months out...
Owen Williams joins the Ospreys as short-term cover
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have signed Wales international Owen Williams as short-term injury cover. Williams, who returned from Japan last year, joins the Welsh club as a temporary replacement...
