Liam Messam returns to New Zealand signing for Waikato
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLiam Messam's return to New Zealand rugby has been confirmed with the former Toulon flanker signing for Mitre 10 Cup side Waikato. The former All Blacks and Waikato fan favourite returns...
World Champions confirm that in 2020 it's either the Rugby Championship or an overseas tour
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa will either play in the Rugby Championship in New Zealand later this year or embark on a tour to Europe, but officials say they won't have space on the calendar for both.
Beauden Barrett's first run in an All Black jersey
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Cruden leaving the field at around the 25 minute mark against the Irish in 2012 heralded the beginning of one of the most noteworthy All Black careers to date. Beauden Barrett, the fresh-faced...
7 Monster Kicks At Goal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the skill of kicking the rugby can be honed through practice, some players just seem born with the ability to hoof it further than others. Here’s a look at 7 massive kicks at goal, all over...
The final 10 minutes of 'The greatest game ever played' will have you on the edge of your seat
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe epic New Zealand versus Australia Tri-Nations match of 2000 has been covered many times over, and it's easy to see why. Dubbed "the greatest match ever played" this encounter had everything, including...
Australian rugby faces further fracture as New Zealand plan prompts fight for survival
6 years ago by The GuardianThe harsh reality is Australia needs New Zealand more than the other way around, but Australia still has something to offerAustralia seems set to adopt an “all for one and one for all” approach to...
Four Things You Didn't Know About: Leicester's New South African Kobus van Wyk
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Monday, Leicester Tigers confirmed the signing of South African outside back Kobus van Wyk from the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old is currently playing for the Hurricanes in New Zealand’s...
PRO14’s Ultimate XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the past few weeks, the Pro14 has been compiling a list of their Ultimate XV from the last 13 seasons as voted for by the fans, with two players going head-to-head and a winner being announced each...
Leicester Tigers sign Hurricanes' winger Kobus van Wyk
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of South African outside-back Kobus Van Wyk who joins the side from New Zealand Super Rugby side the Hurricanes. Born in Nababeep in the Northern...
Player to watch in Super Rugby Aotearoa - Shannon Frizell
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders snatching victory from the gaping jaws of defeat against Chiefs will go down as the highlight of Round 6. Through sheer bloody-mindedness and the courage to express their attacking skills,...
