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Blues squad tests negative for COVID-19

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The entire Blues DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad have returned negative COVID-19 test results and resumed training in their bubble in Queenstown today.   The Blues player who was identified as a close...

Super Rugby Pacific Tries for Tonga Fundraiser

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific players will be scoring tries for Tonga in the opening 10 rounds of the season with Rugby Australia (RA) and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) teaming up with their respective broadcast partners...

Boks’ home Test schedule for 2022 confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks are scheduled to face Wales in three Test matches in the Incoming Series in July, before hosting the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September, SA Rugby...

IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby.     The wise heads of former Wales captain...

Forwards kicking: The Best and Worst attempts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the backs usually taking the kicks, the forwards don't usually get their time to shine. However, these forwards have been given the opportunity to show what they got.   While some have taken...

Wales brace for Irish impact

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations will kick off in Dublin on Saturday afternoon with what is expected to be a cracker of a contest as Ireland host Wales.    One would be forgiven for labelling Wales as...

France Team Named To Face Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Antoine Dupont will lead France in their opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France.   The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year returned from injury and COVID in the...

Six Nations: Irish hopes high but France favourites to end long drought

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France begin the 2022 Six Nations as favourites, but Ireland are in great form while England, Wales and Scotland also pose a threat.     Eleven months on from playing the roles of party poopers...

HAKA TIME | Top 5 Hakas from New Zealand in Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at some of the most memorable performances of the Haka at the Rugby World Cup, World Rugby Sevens Series and U-20 Championship from the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and Black Ferns.    

North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...