Andy Haden: New Zealand mourns death of trailblazing former All Blacks captain
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer lock dies from cancer at age of 69‘One of the true greats of our game,’ says Mark RobinsonNew Zealand Rugby has paid tribute to trailblazing former All Blacks lock Andy Haden, who died on Wednesday...
Putin backs surprise Russia bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAustralia are the current favourites to earn host status for the tournament.
What If The Springboks Needed To Select Players From Europe and Australasia For The Rugby Championship?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber is set to kick off his tenure as the new Springbok coach during the Rugby Championship which is set to be held exclusively in New Zealand. However, Nienaber has...
WATCH: Ofa Tu'ungafasi's smashing HIT on Aaron Cruden
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi's has been in stellar form during the Super Rugby Aotearoa for the Blues with the 28-year-old making a strong case to become the All Blacks' starting tighthead prop. Tu'ungafasi...
Eight nations: Japan and Fiji to join European rugby union tournament
6 years ago by The GuardianTeams will join Six Nations sides in two pools from NovemberJapan chosen with Rugby Championship teams unavailableJapan and Fiji will join the Six Nations in an autumn tournament which has been hastily...
Who will blink first in Australia's rugby standoff with New Zealand? | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianBoth could lose out unless a commonsense solution for a trans-Tasman competition is foundWith an impasse reached over a future trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition after New Zealand’s invitation for...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother exciting weekend of rugby in Australiasia saw the Melbourne Rebels beat the Waratahs, the Hurricanes end the Crusaders 36 unbeaten run at home, the Brumbies breeze past Western Force and the Hurricanes...
The All Blacks could face off against a combined Pacific XV - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Tana Umaga-coached Pacific XV could be the New Zealand national side’s first challenge of the year, according to a report by 1 News. The clash could be the All Blacks’...
Beauden Barrett responds to boos at his old home ground
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues and All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett was less than impressed with the welcome he received from his former hometown fans when the Blues visited the Hurricanes last week in Super Rugby Aotearoa. The All...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
