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Brumbies captain Alaalatoa returns for table topping clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies will welcome back skipper Allan Alaalatoa for the blockbuster top of the table clash against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.  Alaalatoa has finished serving...

Highlanders halfback suffers season-ending injury

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have confirmed that halfback Folau Fakatava has been ruled out for the remained of the year after sustaining a knee injury on Friday against the Crusaders.   Following imaging...

All Blacks captain Sam Cane suffers major injury

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain and flanker Sam Cane has revealed that he will be sidelined for up to six months with a pectoral muscle tear, ruling him out of Super Rugby and most of the international season.   Cane...

10 Players who didn't feature in the Six Nations that could still make the Lions Tour

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Picking a British and Irish Lions Tour squad is no simple task with a number of extremely close calls.    With Warren Gatland at the helm once again, we may well be treated to a surprise or...

Rod Kafer weighs in on Waratahs coaching drama

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Australian international Rod Kafer has conveyed a straight-forward view with regard to the Waratahs head coaching job.   Describing it as the easiest job in Australian rugby, Kafer seems...

John Afoa pens a contract extension with the Bristol Bears

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks prop John Afoa has signed a one-year extension to his Bristol Bears contract, the club has confirmed.   The 37-year-old tighthead has made 52 appearances for the Bears since...

“Can you leave Owen Farrell out of a Lions test team? ...you can!" - O'Driscoll

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour finally confirmed to be on the horizon, legend of the red jersey, Brian O’Driscoll, has set an interesting notion loose amongst all the chatter regarding...

Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam takes nothing away from their Six Nations success after they were crowned champions on Friday.   Six days after Wales missed out on...

Pivac revels in Wales Six Nations triumph after Scotland beat France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales were able to celebrate winning the Six Nations after Scotland claimed a historic and dramatic victory over France in Paris.     Wayne Pivac says Wales' failure to win the Grand Slam...

Highlanders 19-30 Hurricanes: Imperious Barrett inspires victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jordie Barrett staked his claim for an All Blacks starting spot as he scored 30 points in the Hurricanes' 30-19 win over the Highlanders.     Jordie Barrett was in sensational form as his...