All Blacks squad named for 2017 Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2017 Rugby Championship. Utility back / Replacement Damian McKenzie...
Wallabies announce vice-captains & Bledisloe Cup squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named experienced duo Will Genia and Bernard Foley as vice-captains ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand at ANZ Stadium on August 19. Foley...
Taylor signs through 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the first All Black to sign a long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby, extending his contract through to 2021. The...
Michael Hooper named new Wallabies captain
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has today appointed Michael Hooper as new Wallabies captain. At 25 years of age, and already a veteran of 68 Tests, Hooper will captain Australia following Stephen...
All Black training squad announced
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have named a wider training squad for their camp being held in Christchurch for two days this week, ahead of the Rugby Championship. Four uncapped players have been included in...
Friday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyColin Cooper steps down from Maori All Blacks role Cooper has announced he will stand down from the special team as he focusses on his new role in charge of the Chiefs Super Rugby campaign next year....
SBW will miss the Rugby Championship opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Judiciary dashed New Zealand's hopes of fielding suspended centre Sonny Bill Williams in the All Blacks' opening Rugby Championship/ Bledisloe Cup match against the Wallabies. Williams...
Karmichael Hunt Sidelined For 8 Weeks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have been dealt a major Bledisloe Cup & Rugby Championship blow, with inside-centre Karmichael Hunt ruled out for eight weeks with an ankle injury. Hunt missed the team's...
Weekend Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have secured the services of three of their front rowers for at least the two years. Hooker Ben Funnell and loosehead prop Tim Perry have re-signed through to 2019 while tighthead...
