Leading All Blacks Coaches Pick Their All-Time All Blacks XV
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChoosing all-time sides in any sport can be contentious, but there is rarely unanimity when it comes down to the All Blacks. So what happened when three of the All Blacks' all-time leading coaches,...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Smith and Cane ensure All Blacks survive Argentina scare
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby20 September 2015 New Zealand survived a scare at the Rugby World Cup thanks to two late tries as they beat Argentina 26-16. Defending Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand were made to...
Anton Lienert-Brown re-signs with NZR, Chiefs, Waikato Rugby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert Brown said there was a sense of unfinished business when he put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2026.The 60-Test...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExcellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby. Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...
The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUnder-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks. New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
Trio extend with the Hurricanes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA trio of experienced players have committed to staying at the Hurricanes. Former international wing Julian Savea and ultra-consistent loose forward Reed Prinsep have re-signed with the club for the next...
Conrad Smith leaves France for New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time World Cup winner Conrad Smith has left his role as head of player development with French Top 14 side Pau having returned home to New Zealand, the club has confirmed. "Forced...
Ultimate Rugby's Users' Southern Hemisphere Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUsing the data on the Ultimate Rugby App since the App was released, we reveal the Southern Hemisphere XV of player's favourited on the App. Although the squad is heavily skewed in favour...
