Scarlets sign back-rower Taine Plumtree
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have announced the signing of Welsh-qualified forward Taine Plumtree ahead of the 2023-24 season. Born in Swansea, the 23-year-old back-rower is to arrive in Wales this week after confirming...
Neil Powell recruits John Plumtree as Head Coach for the Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell today announced the appointment of the much-loved former Natal player and Sharks coach John Plumtree, who returns to the fold as Head Coach of the senior team.Plumtree...
All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Crunch time for Foster's All Blacks as eager Boks lie in wait
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about to kick off at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as, for the first time in four years, the All Blacks will do battle on South African soil against the Boks. The hype...
Boks preparing for ferocious All Black onslaught, says Le Roux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Willie Le Roux says the South Africans are preparing for a ferocious attack from the wounded All Blacks as the latter aim to return to winning ways after falling to Ireland 2-1 in the...
Steve Hansen weights in on All Black coaching controversy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black boss Steve Hansen has weighed in on the saga which has gripped New Zealand rugby since the All Blacks’ series loss to Ireland close to a fortnight ago. In the wake...
Razor opens up about his coaching ambitions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has opened up regarding his ambitions to coach international rugby. Robertson, who has guided the Crusaders to six straight Super Rugby titles,...
Foster ignoring distractions, sights set on SA
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent All Black boss Ian Foster has his sights trained on the future amid the surrounding turmoil in New Zealand rugby. The week commenced with the announcement that assistant coaches...
Foster confident he has backing of All Blacks stars after New Zealand coaching shake-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster is confident he has full backing from the New Zealand squad, despite two of his assistant coaches losing their jobs after a poor run of form. All Blacks management announced...
Plumtree and Mooar axed by the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has announced changes to the coaching group ahead of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. Robust...
