From a small town in Reporoa to a World Champion to a potential career ending injury to All Black captain | The Sam Cane Story
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, Ian Foster made his first move as All Blacks' head coach by naming looseforward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane as the new Captain of the All Blacks. A natural leader, 28-year-old...
Kieran Read's successor as All Blacks captain has been confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loose forward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane has been named as the new Captain of the All Blacks. The news was announced on SKY Sport's The Breakdown show tonight, with Cane succeeding...
Fergus McFadden Retires
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an impressive tally of 184 caps for Leinster and 33 caps for Ireland, utility back Fergus McFadden has announced that he will retire from the game at the end of the 2020 season. "They...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Ireland 23 That Beat The All Blacks For the First Time?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 29 meetings and 111 years of trying, Ireland finally claimed a men's senior international win over New Zealand to cherish. Joe Schmidt's side joined the Ireland Women (2014) and Ireland...
Lions Tour In Jeopardy? Possible Warren Gatland Replacements
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe shadow that the COVID-19 virus has cast across the rugby world has left it shrouded in uncertainty. One of the bleakest results arising out of the unfortunate situation is the question mark over the...
Red Roses second-row Poppy Cleall
6 years ago by Rugby WorldThe England lock/back-row talks bare bottoms, coach tricks and Champagne momentsHigh rise: England's Poppy Cleall wins a lineout against Ireland (Getty Images)The England lock/back-row talks bare bottoms,...
‘It’s One Of My Favourite Tries Because It Meant So Much To The Team’
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith the clock in the red, the Test match in the balance and Wales working their way through eight phases of possession, the Aviva Stadium was on the edge of its seat. Just three points separated the sides...
‘It’s One Of My Favourite Tries Because It Meant So Much To The Team’
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith the clock in the red, the Test match in the balance and Wales working their way through eight phases of possession, the Aviva Stadium was on the edge of its seat. Just three points separated the sides...
Japan set to become a Tier 1 Nation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan are set to become a Tier One Nation according to a report by Japanese publication Nikkei.com. According to the report by the Nikkei, Bill Beaumont has made a promise to the Japan...
2021 British and Irish Lions tour faces axe
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa next year could be in jeopardy with the tour possibly being postponed or even cancelled as the home unions - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - fight...
