Ten Years Ago Today, Chris Ashton scores a stunner against Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTen years ago today, England delivered a scinitlating performance as they secured an impressive 35-18 victory over Australia at Twickenham. Chris Ashton dotted down twice for the Red...
Details Of The New Super Rugby Trans Tasman Competition Have Been Revealed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have today released the details of a six-week Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament which will kick off on 14 May. The Trans-Tasman crossover competition...
Dave Rennie reveals plan for NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies boss Dave Rennie has revealed his plan for NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu who has joined the Wallabies Tri Nations squad just two weeks after winning the NRL final with the Melbourne...
All Blacks back to full strength for Argentina Tri-Nations Test
5 years ago by The GuardianRichie Mo’unga reinstated; Beauden Barrett to fullback Caleb Clarke, Jack Goodhue and Aaron Smith also returnNew Zealand coach Ian Foster has again reshuffled his side for their Tri-Nations match against...
All Blacks prop out for season following thumping tackle
5 years ago by Rugby DumpAll Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi won't play again through the Tri-Nations after being suspended for three matches for a high tackle that saw him sent off in their clash with the Wallabies.
All Black prop Ofa Tuungafasi suspended for the rest of the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Ofa Tuungafasi has been hit with a three-week suspension, ultimately ending his season after he was shown a straight red card during the first half of Bledisloe IV in Brisbane last weekend. The...
Rugby Australia announce 2021 Super Rugby AU draw
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds will host the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium to open the Super Rugby AU 2021 season on Friday, 19 February, Rugby Australia confirmed on Wednesday. Inaugural champions...
Super Rugby to continue as Australia-only competition for 2021 season
5 years ago by The GuardianFive domestic teams to play over 12 weekendsPost-season competition with New Zealand plannedSuper Rugby AU will continue as a domestic competition in 2021 with plans afoot for a post-season cross-over...
Joining the world's first gay rugby team changed my life. So I made a film about it | Eammon Ashton-Atkinson
5 years ago by The GuardianAt school, the homophobic bullying was worst on the rugby pitch. But the Steelers helped me rediscover my love for the game – and myselfWhen I read Dan Palmer’s brave and honest coming out column in...
Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 Draw Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced the draw for Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 with 10 weeks of derby matches to kick off on 26 February next year and finish with a winner-takes-all Final for the Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa...
