Four changes to the Crusaders starting XV as they bid for a place in the Trans Tasman final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are preparing for their all-important clash with the Melbourne Rebels at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made a number of changes for the side's...
What each New Zealand team needs to make the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman kicks off this weekend with all five New Zealand teams still in with a chance at qualifying for the final. With the Australian...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
Ngani Laumape explains move to Stade Francais
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black centre Ngani Laumape has opened up about his move to France, saying that a pay-cut in his New Zealand contract was what prompted him to seek other opportunities. Laumape recently...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...
Match Schedule Change: Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders Round 5 match, originally scheduled for AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 12 June, will now be played...
Watch: Christian Cullen makes his test debut 25 years ago today
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby25 years ago today, the rugby world was introduced to a legend of the game with young fullback Christian Cullen making his test debut against Samoa. Cullen was cleared to make his debut on...
All Black legend Wayne 'Buck' Shelford knighted
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks hardman Wayne 'Buck' Shelford was awarded a knighthood on Monday for services to rugby. Shelford is the player credited with injecting the fear factor into New Zealand's pre-match...
Kyle Sinckler into the Lions squad following the injury to Andrew Porter
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 25-year-old Ireland International picked up the injury in Leinster Rugby’s defeat to Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. Sinckler, a Lions tourist in New Zealand in 2017,...
