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New Zealand Woodman inspires epic comeback in World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHosts New Zealand recovered from conceding three first-half tries to beat Australia 41-17 in their opening Rugby World Cup 2021 match at Eden Park on Saturday. A record crowd in Auckland were...
Wallaroos side named for opening match at RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a stellar season, Aussie Sevens star Sharni Williams returns to the Wallaroos for her fourth Rugby World Cup, starting at centre in the opener against New Zealand on Saturday at Eden Park.Playing...
Black Ferns named for Rugby World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Black Ferns team to play in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2021, in front of a record-breaking crowd, has been named. The match is the third in a triple-header opening day at Eden Park, kicking...
"One of the Greatest Athletes on the Planet!" | Portia Woodman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand will be the blockbuster matchup on week 1 of the Rugby World Cup 2021, as they take on near neighbours Australia. One of the players to watch out for is Portia Woodman, her try scoring ability...
World Cup Preview: Pool C
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window. Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
Jordie Barrett re-signs with New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has officially put pen-to-paper on a new deal that will keep him in the capital with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through till the end of 2025. The Taranaki representative says...
World Cup Preview: Pool B
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...
World Cup Preview: Pool A
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
