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England cop punishment for haka response

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have reportedly copped a penalty for advancing on the Kiwi haka ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final.     According to the Guardian, England have been reprimanded and fined...

SBW considering an offer to make him the highest-paid player in League and Union - report

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is preparing for his final All Blacks' test against Wales on Friday but the star centre is reportedly also weighing up a bold offer from Canada’s Toronto...

Vunipola taking tips from auntie ahead of Springboks showdown

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup is up for grabs in Yokohama this weekend and England's Billy Vunipola is getting tips from a family member.         Billy Vunipola has Rugby World Cup success...

World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award.     The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe...

Warren Gatland names his final Wales 23 for Bronze Final against New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named their side for their 2019 Rugby World Cup Bronze Final match against New Zealand in Tokyo on Friday.     Head coach Warren Gatland has made nine changes to his side for what...

All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have overhauled their match day 23 from the team that was defeated 19-7 by England in the World Cup semi-final.   Steve Hansen has made a total of eight changes to their starting...

England star Vunipola tells Springboks to 'bring it on'

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Billy Vunipola struck a defiant tone ahead of England's Rugby World Cup final with South Africa, telling the Springboks to "bring it on".     His words came after Lood de Jager promised...

Rassie Erasmus on criticism that Springboks are playing a boring style of rugby

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Rassie Erasmus has commented on the criticism the Springboks are playing a boring style of rugby.     Speaking at a press conference at the team hotel in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday,...

Union and League to unite for historic cross-code double header

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New Zealand Warriors and Auckland Blues have jointly announced their respective rugby codes will host a NRL and Super Rugby doubleheader in March next year.   The back-to-back games at Eden...

England World Cup win would be best ever - Dallaglio

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lawrence Dallaglio was a key member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup but feels glory in 2019 would stand apart.       Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio...