George Bell set to debut for the Crusaders in Perth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral All Blacks return for the Crusaders this week and Head Coach Scott Robertson has signalled an opportunity for emerging young talent to step up, as he named his side to face...
Highlanders named for second match on Australian Soil
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is the third and final week on tour for the Highlanders and for their last match away they will play the Queensland Reds on Friday night in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, kicking off at 7:45 pm (AEST)...
31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMonths out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...
Brumbies full of belief ahead of Chiefs encounter
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies are keen to right their wrongs of the past as they embark on their tour of New Zealand. The Brumbies’ recent record in the land of the long white cloud is not flattering,...
Bill Sweeney being treated for pulmonary embolism
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU has confimred that CEO Bill Sweeney was admitted to hospital on Friday and he is being treated for pulmonary embolism. Bill is expected to make a full recovery and return to work. "Bill...
Springboks to face Australia for the first time in Adelaide
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will play a Test in Adelaide for the first time when they line up against the Wallabies in the first of their two Rugby Championship matches in Australia on Saturday, 27 August, with their...
John Afoa to continue his career in France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop John Afoa is set to continue his career in France next season. Afoa will leave the Bristol Bears at the end of the season to join PROD2 side Vannes. The 2011 Rugby...
Midweek Bledisloe Cup Test awaits Wallabies and All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Wallabies will face off in a midweek Bledisloe Cup test this year in Melbourne. The trans-Tasman rivals will meet on Thursday, September 15 as the crunch test has been...
Chiefs defeat Reds at Suncorp Stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA gallant Queensland Reds side has fallen 27-25 to the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. The sides were locked 13-all at the half-time break, before the Chiefs charged...
Chiefs defeat Reds at Suncorp Stadium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA gallant Queensland Reds side has fallen 27-25 to the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium in Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific. The sides were locked 13-all at the half-time break, before the Chiefs charged...
