Post World Cup 2019 Retirees XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaying farewell isn't easy particularly when you have spent your life working towards the goal of representing your country but this was the decision several of test rugby’s leading lights made after...
WATCH: The four tries shortlisted for the Try of the Year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November. Three...
TJ Perenara to break Hurricanes appearance record
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugely popular halfback TJ Perenara will become the most capped Hurricanes player when he starts in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Perenara will...
Experienced combinations return for the Hurricanes's Super Rugby showdown
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA host of experienced players will return to the Hurricanes starting XV for Saturday night's Investec Super Rugby quarter-final clash against the Bulls at Westpac Stadium. The inside back pairing...
Pau bring in Whitelock to replace departing stars
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYet another All Black has signed for Top 14 side Pau, the club has today confirmed. Pau have recruited Highlanders co-captain Luke Whitelock on a three-year deal. The brother of...
Brian O’Driscoll: The All Blacks can’t match Ireland’s midfield
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking on the Off The Ball, former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll compared the current Irish midfield to that of the All Blacks. When asked if Ireland's Ireland's midfield is as good...
O'Driscoll: Ireland's win over All Blacks a positive for the whole world
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes New Zealand are not as strong as they were four years ago as they head into a World Cup year. Ireland's win over New...
Premiership Signings of the 2018-19 Season XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Piutau – Bristol Bears Bristol have made the former All Black rugby’s highest paid player by signing him on a 2-year deal worth £1 million a season. He has been playing...
Hurricanes Make 6 Changes to the Starting XV to Face the Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes captain Brad Shields returns to the starting XV for his 100th Super Rugby match against the Blues at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. Shields became the 14th member of the Hurricanes...
All Black Legend Joins Pau Coaching Staff
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and Hurricanes centre Conrad Smith has taken up a coaching job at French club Pau. Smith, who played 94 Tests at centre for the All Blacks, 43 games for Wellington, 126 games for the...
