New Zealand Rugby 2021 National Referee Squad Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced the 2021 High Performance Referee Squad which will oversee all national competitions. High Performance Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence said: "We're really...
Crusaders secure their future with perpetual licence to operate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have secured their future in Super Rugby with confirmation today that they have signed a new competition licence with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), which will see the club operate in perpetuity. Previously,...
Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand set to be delayed for a year
5 years ago by The GuardianWorld Rugby acts after talks with New Zealand government12-team tournament in 2022 will be first in southern hemisphereThe women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be postponed for a year after...
Women's Rugby World Cup postponed to 2022
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld rugby has released the following statement regarding the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup: “World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World...
What it’s like to be a rugby chaplain
5 years ago by Rugby WorldFormer second-row Martin Lewis has been chaplain at Cardiff Blues for more than a decade. He tells RW about his work behind the scenes at the Guinness Pro14 clubRugby pilgrimage: Martin Lewis watches Namibia...
Smith commits All Blacks future through to 2023
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAll Blacks half-back Aaron Smith has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through to the 2023 World Cup in France.
Aaron Smith commits to NZR and Highlanders through to 2023
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHalfback Aaron Smith has announced that he has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), his Highlanders club and Manawatu provincial union that will see him stay in New Zealand through until...
Disappointing lack of flair marred a bloodless victory
5 years ago by Irish IndependentI watched the Crusaders play against the Highlanders in the first Super Rugby match of the season in New Zealand yesterday morning. As you would expect, the skill levels were off the scale and every player...
Wales seal a triple crown beating England 40-24
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales sealed a triple crown as Wayne Pivac's side saw off reigning Six Nations champions England in an action-packed encounter on Saturday. England fell foul of some contentious refereeing...
'A make or break game': England face a high-stakes examination in Wales
5 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s team can still retain the Six Nations title but the coach knows he cannot afford a defeat in Cardiff on SaturdayEddie Jones paused momentarily on Thursday when asked whether there was more...
