The gap is closing between Ireland and the All Blacks.
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland have undoubtably closed the gap on the All Blacks since their 60-0 drubbing in Hamilton and a comprehensive 3-0 series defeat on their tour of New Zealand. We take a look at the last 3 games which...
Classic Clashes Between Ireland & New Zealand in Dublin
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland take on the mighty All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 17th November during the November Internationals. This game will see the...
All Black stars urged to pick Japan over Europe - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by the Daily Mail's Chris Foy, New Zealand are considering releasing three of their superstars for two-year sabbaticals in Japan, in an attempt to fight off a growing financial...
Top 14 Highlights: Stade Francais vs Montpellier
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe home side had to do it tough as the game took many turns tonight. Francois Steyn was the first on the scoreboard as the first half was pretty much the battle of the flyhalves. At half time it...
Stade Francais' Fickou Impresses Once Again
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother tight game between these two French heavy weights. This time it went right down to the wire as Sekou Macalou dotted in the 77th minute to guarantee Stade Francais second play on the Top 14 log....
Nadolo to go under the knife
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVern Cotter's Montpellier have suffered a blow ahead of their opening Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh after the news that Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo has been ruled out for four months. Nadolo...
Cruden blow for Montpellier
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black fly-half Aaron Cruden tore his calf in Montpellier's 55-13 loss to Lyon last weekend. The 29-year-old has since been ruled out for a month. The playmaker was making his comeback...
'Sometimes the jersey is not enough for a better life' - Lima Sopoaga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps' fly-half Lima Sopoaga believes the player drain from New Zealand to Europe will increase in the future because the lure of the All Blacks jersey no longer outweighs the financial incentives on offer...
Ultimate Rugby's Super Rugby Season Awards
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into the Super Rugby playoffs we have handed out awards for the 2018 Super Rugby Player of the Year, Most Valued Player and more. Rookie Forward of the Year - Shannon Frizell Highlanders...
Top 14 Final - Key Battles
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe table-toppers Montpellier face the 2014 winners Castres this weekend at the Stade de France in a final that is one of the hardest to call in years. Montpellier have had a season to remember, winning...
