"It's not even part of our equation really, to be honest" - Kieran Read says the All Blacks not concerned about #1 status
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Kieran Read says potentially losing world number one status is "not even part of our equation". Kieran Read says New Zealand have no concerns that they could be knocked...
Can Australia Break New Zealand’s Bledisloe Cup Stranglehold?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis weekend is the 144th fixture of the Bledisloe Cup and it is a big one for New Zealand if they are wanting to win The Rugby Championship but it could also be an interesting one for Australia who...
A statistical look at the final round of Rugby Championship matches
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia will be looking to pull off a shock by beating their trans-Tasman rivals in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth. New Zealand will be expected to continue their dominance of Australia...
Champions of the first Rapid Rugby season in 2020 are set to walk away with a big pay cheque
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe inaugural Global Rapid Rugby season will expand into a home-and-away competition in 2020, with Asia Pacific teams competing for AU$1 million in prize money. Just hours before the final game...
Waist-high tackling one of six laws that could be adopted at the next Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have stated that a host of Law changes, including waist-high tackling, could be implemented by the time the next Rugby World Cup in 2023 comes around should their trials be successful. Six...
Throwback Thursday: Relive the 'Greatest Game Ever Played'
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIt was the game that had (almost) everything. Dubbed by many as "the greatest game ever played", the Bledisloe Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia goes down in the rugby annals as one of the most...
Cheika shrugs off Hansen's 'Mickey Mouse' jibe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika and Steve Hansen have played down comments the All Blacks head coach made about his opposite number. Australia head coach Michael Cheika has brushed off Steve Hansen's...
Holloway re-signs with Waratahs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile Waratahs forward Jed Holloway has signed a new two-year contract, committing to his home state until the end of the 2021 season. Holloway has again been impressive in 2019, having recently...
Forget about Folau, can the Wallabies replace Kuridrani?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll the focus is on how Michael Cheika will fill the void left by Israel Folau at 15 as they test out Haylett-Petty and Beale at the back but should they not be concerned about who will fill the 13 jumper...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks start two openside flankers for Bledisloe Cup opener Steve Hansen has opted to start both Sam Cane and Ardie Savea for the All Blacks' clash with the Wallabies this weekend. The...
