Wales to host Canada and Argentina this summer
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will play three summer tests in Cardiff this July as revised international fixtures have been announced. Wayne Pivac’s side will face Canada (July 3) and back-to-back games against...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman laws confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoal-line drop-outs and the ability to replace red carded players after 20 minutes are the two law innovations trialled by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) that will carry over to Sky Super...
World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the...
Perenara returns to New Zealand – re-signs with NZR and Hurricanes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara is heading home – inking a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and his former Super Rugby team through to 2023. Perenara has finished...
Michael Bent to hang up his boots
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 150 appearances for the men in blue, burly Leinster prop Michael Bent has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the current season. Bent, a native of New Zealand, joined...
Watch: Crusaders boss Scott Robertson breaks out the dance moves after fifth successive title
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders head coach Scott Robertson busted out the break dancing moves once again on Saturday as the Crusaders secured a 24-13 win over the Chiefs in Saturday's Aotearoa Grand Final. For...
Mo'unga masterclass seals Super Rugby Aotearoa title
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Mo'unga won his kicking battle with Damian McKenzie as the Crusaders triumphed in the Super Rugby Aotearoa title match. The Crusaders extended their Super Rugby dominance as Richie...
Gatland explains Jonathan Sexton's Lions omission
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland revealed he had a hard time making the decision to leave Johnny Sexton out of his British and Irish Lions squad. Johnny Sexton's omission from the British and Irish...
Eight Scotsman make the Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named more Scottish players in his 2021 British and Irish Lions touring squad than his last two squads combined. Ahead of the tour to Australia in 2013, just four players...
All Black legend issues warning to British & Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick has warned the British & Irish Lions of the physicality they will be up against when they challenge the Springboks on their upcoming tour to South Africa. Fitzpatrick...
