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Talent aplenty for 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki squads

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the success of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has contracted 105 players across the Blues, Chiefs Manawa, Hurricanes Poua, and Matatū for the 2023 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. Among...

World Rugby Unveil The 2022 Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby revealed the 2022 Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.     Men's World Rugby Player of the Year Josh van der Flier headlines...

Jones lauds 'tremendous' England spirit following fightback against New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two tries from replacement Will Stuart helped England clinch a remarkable draw against the All Blacks at Twickenham.     Eddie Jones hailed England's spirit after they overcame a "baptism...

Van der Flier, Demant and Smith land top World Rugby awards

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant were named the best rugby players in the world on Sunday, with Wayne Smith the number one coach.       Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named...

Ireland hold on to defeat valiant, wounded Wallabies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It took 65 minutes for the first try of the game as defence dominated the contest, with Bundee Aki putting the world number one Irish in front.   Jordan Petaia answered back for the Wallabies, setting...

All Blacks Player Ratings v England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory.   England ran in three tries in...

Will Stuart the unlikely hero as England earn a barely believable draw with New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Stuart was England's hero with two late tries, either side of Freddie Steward crossing over, as New Zealand squandered a huge lead.     England scored three tries in the final eight minutes...

England Player Ratings v New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England scored three tries in the final eight minutes to fight back from 18 points down and earn a barely believable 25-25 draw against New Zealand on Saturday.     Here is how we rated Eddie...

WATCH: David Ribbans with a stunning pass to set up England's comeback

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie Steward was at the end of this brilliant attacking play by England as they mounted a remarkable comeback against the All Blacks   🔥A flyer from Freddie🙌@EnglandRugby #AutumnNationsSeries...