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Jonah Lomu: New Zealand legend's finest moments

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The late, great Jonah Lomu would have celebrated his 45th birthday on May 12th.       News of the New Zealand legend's death at the age of only 40 rocked the sporting world in November...

8 Players With Alternative Careers You May Not Have Known About

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today, most players are scouted from an early age and their ability on the pitch takes care of their financial needs. However, some well-known players from the modern and recent eras have dabbled in alternate...

Schedule For Super Rugby Aotearoa Announced

6 years ago by Rugby World

The domestic competition in New Zealand will begin in June. Back Again: The schedule for Super Rugby Aotearoa has been announced (Getty Images)The domestic competition in New Zealand will begin in June.

Potential New Game-Changing Financial Deal For All Blacks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the disastrous financial wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the vast majority of sports franchises are desperately seeking new sponsorship deals which may keep them afloat. Interestingly, the All Blacks...

Mitchell expects Itoje and Vunipola to make 'good decisions' over Saracens future

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola have not committed to Saracens for next season, but John Mitchell is confident they will make the right call.     England defence coach John Mitchell expects...

New Zealand Rugby confirm dates and schedule for Kiwi Super Rugby Aotearoa competition

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off next month following today’s announcement that the country will move to COVID-19 alert level two on Thursday.   New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that...

Australia-only Super Rugby competition to include axed Western Force

6 years ago by The Guardian

Perth club set for return after three-year absence‘Super Rugby Aotearoa’ confirmed to start on 13 JulyAn adapted version of Super Rugby will recommence with an Australian-only competition comprising...

Top Stories From This Week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A quick look at the week's top stories:   Walters leaves Boks       Revered strength and conditioning coach Aled Walters has parted ways with the Springboks after a significantly...

Hopes of New Zealand stars returning to restructured domestic Super Rugby comp

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

The announcement that New Zealand will be returning with its own brand of Super Rugby during the COVID-19 pandemic would have delighted rugby fans everywhere on Thursday.

Half of New Zealand Rugby staff face redundancy amid $NZ7m lockdown loss

6 years ago by The Guardian

Despite the likely return of the sport in June, 50% of the 180 staff will lose their jobs and others will be forced to reapply for rolesCoronavirus latest updatesThe looming return of rugby will come too...