The best Opta facts from Steve Hansen's All Black tenure
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look at the best Opta facts relating to Steve Hansen's hugely impressive stint in charge of New Zealand. Steve Hansen has confirmed he will bring an...
Five contenders to be the next All Blacks coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen will be a hard act to follow, but Ian Foster could step up and Joe Schmidt will be well fancied to take over the All Blacks. Joe Schmidt and Ian...
Highs and highs of Steve Hansen's All Blacks reign
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Steve Hansen announcing his intention to step down from the New Zealand job next year, we run through his career highlights. Steve Hansen has announced...
Reds Complete Coaching Ticket with Kicking Coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final piece of the Queensland Reds 2019 coaching puzzle has been finalised with the appointment of Dave Alred as Kicking Coach. Alred has mentored some of the biggest names in world sport,...
5 nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the SA Rugby Awards have been announced. The 5 players for the SA Rugby Player of the Year are: 1 Pieter-Steph du Toit 2 Aphiwe Dyantyi 3 Malcolm Marx 4 Franco Mostert 5 Handré...
Johnny Sexton signs IRFU contract extension until 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland vice-captain Johnny Sexton, who was recently named 2018 World Player of the Year, has signed an IRFU contract extension which will see him play his rugby in Ireland up to the end of the 2020/21...
Ben Te’o to be unavailable for Worcester Warriors’ next two games
7 years ago by Worcester WarriorsCentre Ben Te’o will be unavailable for Worcester Warriors’ next two games after flying to New Zealand for a “break”, confirms Worcester News. Director...
Lions and SA Rugby continue Mostert battle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to South African newspaper the Rapport, the Lions and SA Rugby are set to continue the fight for Franco Mostert despite the lock making his Gloucester debut this weekend. The...
Mostert joins Gloucester but awaits Green light
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Franco Mostert has arrived at Gloucester but must wait for the green light from World Rugby before making his debut for the side. The South African Rugby Union...
IRFU CEO lauds departing Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Joe Schmidt confirmed he will step down at the end of the 2019 RWC, IRFU CEO Philip Browne lauded the impact of the coach. Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)...
