Former Samoan international cautious over plans to let players represent more than one Test nation
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySir Bill Beaumont is prepared to address the possibility of players from the Pacific Islands being allowed to return to play for their country of birth after being captured by other international teams,...
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
Reds secure drought breaking 29-28 victory
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have secured a thrilling come-from-behind 29-28 victory over the Blues at Suncorp Stadium to end a three-year drought against New Zealand sides in Super Rugby. Queensland trailed...
Higginbotham's Reds snatch victory as Bulls draw again
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was late drama in both Super Rugby matches on Friday, with Scott Higginbotham the hero for the Reds in their win over the Blues. Two tries from the departing Scott Higginbotham...
All Blacks pair miss Blues clash against the Reds
6 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyAll Blacks Rieko Ioane and co-captain Patrick Tuipulotu will sit out their second stand-down game while fellow international Dalton Papalii makes a welcome return to the starting line-up. Injury...
Blues support SBW's Christchurch hiatus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues will look to claim their first win over fellow New Zealand opposition since round one in 2016 without centre Sonny Bill Williams this weekend as he has travelled to Christchurch to represent...
Key players return from injury for the Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues welcome two long term injured players to add spark to the team to take on the Sunwolves at QBE Stadium in North Harbour on Saturday. Loose forward Blake Gibson will make his...
Nanai Hits 50 As The Blues Welcome All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming off the bench in the season opener, the Blues welcome three All Blacks into its starting line-up to take on the Sharks in Durban on Sunday (NZ time). Props Ofa Tuungafasi and Karl...
Crusaders begin with a win, Hurricanes leave it late
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Conference giants the Crusaders and the Hurricanes each came through testing openers in Super Rugby on Saturday. Super Rugby champions the Crusaders kicked off their 2019...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
