QUIZ: Can You Name The Starting 22 Of The First Test Of The 2005 British And Irish Lions Tour?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFifteen years ago to the day, The British and Irish Lions suffered defeat in their opening test against the All Blacks in Christchurch. The clash was marred by an incident in the opening...
Rebels to temporarily relocate to Canberra after COVID-19 spike
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rebels are facing scheduling concerns just a little over a week from the start of Super Rugby AU. Melbourne-based franchise the Rebels will temporarily relocate to Canberra ahead...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
Mark Hammett to step down as Highlanders assistant coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been confirmed that Highlanders assistant coach Mark Hammett will step down from his role at the conclusion of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Hammett, who played for the All Blacks between...
Like Father, Like Son - Tom & Alistair Robinson
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sight of a mane of ginger hair charging with purpose after the rugby ball has become a much talked-about one in New Zealand over the course of the past two seasons. Said mane is attached to the head...
Luke Jacobson ruled out for the rest of Super Rugby Aotearoa season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs and All Blacks flanker Luke Jacobson has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season after sustaining a fractured metacarpal against the Blues last Saturday. Wishing...
The Final 10: All Blacks v Ireland (2012)
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the score locked at 19-19 and with a man down, it took something special for All Blacks to snatch victory against Ireland in 2012. Here's a look back at the final 10 minutes of the All Blacks...
WATCH: Every drop goal in Super Rugby Aotearoa so far
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSuper Rugby Aotearoa has seen an influx of drop goals over the opening two rounds in New Zealand with four in four games.
The man behind deal that launched rugby union's professional era
6 years ago by The GuardianMichael Watt’s company brokered the deal between Murdoch and Sanzar that changed rugby for ever, for better or worseTwenty-five years ago this Wednesday, rugby union supplied the backdrop to one of the...
Visitors open Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with bonus point
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders blitzed the Hurricanes 39-25 to open their Super Rugby Aotearoa season in ruthless fashion. Visitors the Crusaders ran in five tries to one to claim the bonus point at Sky Stadium in...
