Quality curtain-raisers for Blues vs Waratahs match
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans attending the Blues vs Waratahs match next weekend in the second round of the Trans-Tasman competition will be in for a treat as two big curtain-raisers are scheduled. The All...
Caleb Clarke and Etene Nanai-Seturo set sights on Olympics
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the lure of an Olympic medal in two months, All Black and Blues winger Caleb Clarke and Chiefs outside back Etene Nanai-Seturo have today returned to the All Blacks Sevens programme in a bid to be...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman laws confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoal-line drop-outs and the ability to replace red carded players after 20 minutes are the two law innovations trialled by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) that will carry over to Sky Super...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
Eight Scotsman make the Lions squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named more Scottish players in his 2021 British and Irish Lions touring squad than his last two squads combined. Ahead of the tour to Australia in 2013, just four players...
Best Lions XV From The Last 3 Tours
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Lions squad being announced today and the anticipation of the upcoming series front and centre for the fans, we dive into picking the best starting XV over the last three tours. In 2009 the tourists...
Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa. After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...
Reds announce Grand Final team against Brumbies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby AU Grand Final against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium. Queensland’s backline will be bolstered...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
Dave Wessels steps down as head coach of Melbourne Rebels
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has decided to stand down as head coach of the franchise after a run of poor results. Wessels joined the Rebels four years ago after a stint with...
