All Blacks square off as North faces South in biggest rugby match of year
6 years ago by The GuardianFamous clash resurrected for first time since 2012Barrett brothers to play on opposite sides on SaturdayIn Australia, it is state against state and mate against mate. In New Zealand, the biggest domestic...
Surprising positional switch for Henry Speight on his Biarittz debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies, Reds and Brumbies winger Henry Speight is set to make his Biarritz debut this weekend against Perpignan as France's top two professional divisions return to action this...
Nic White handed first Brumbies start since his return
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies coach Dan McKellar has named Wallabies trio Folau Fainga'a, Nic White and Tevita Kuridrani in the starting side for their top of the table clash with the Queensland Reds on Saturday night. Fainga'a...
D-Day arrives with broadcast deal to shape future of Australian rugby | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianRA’s ‘showbag’ includes an assortment of goodies but whatever products it manages to sell the rivers of gold that sustained the game have dried upFriday looms as D-day for Australian rugby and its...
Son of former All Black captain Michael Jones included in powerful Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland Rugby Head Coach Alama Ieremia has drawn from his player’s Super Rugby Aotearoa experience and strong Auckland Rugby pedigree for his 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad. Ieremia has the luxury...
Playmaker commits long term to the Brumbies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have announced that playmaker Bayley Kuenzle has put pen to paper with the club for next season. 22-year-old Kuenzle has found himself in the thick of the action this year starting...
Chiefs' lock commits long term, Highlanders find Hunt's replacement
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs' rookie Tupou Vaa’i has signed with the franchise through to 2023 while the Highlanders look to have found Dillon Hunt's replacement with the flanker joining the Blues. 20-year-old...
Common sense goes out of the window with plans to stage Rugby Championship this year | Matt McILraith
6 years ago by The GuardianDoes holding the tournament in New Zealand or Australia present a risk to the local population and from a player perspective is it even fair?So, it is on again. Probably. Reports on both sides of the Tasman...
Super Rugby AU Top Stats Performers - Round 9
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 9 concluded with victories for the Brumbies and Waratahs over the Force and Rebels respectively. The Brumbies, with their win, retain top spot on the overall standings and have thus booked a home...
Premiership | Harlequins v Northampton Saints line ups and preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Harlequins and Northampton Saints licking their wounds after losses in Round 16, both teams will view this fixture as an opportunity to return to winning ways. Quins were strangled by Worcester...
