Japanese school kids are taking their Haka performances to another level
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe All Blacks have been battling the heat in Kashiwa, after being welcomed in Japan a week ago. They are preparing for their opening clash with South Africa and were given a stirring rendition of a Haka...
Rugby World Cup Update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw unlikely to feature against Scotland #RWC2019 Reasonably positive news on Robbie Henshaw @henshawrob after the scan. He is unlikely to feature v @Scotlandteam He...
Wilkinson's drop goal, Lomu's bulldozer and other memorable RWC moments
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments. Over the next six weeks, dreams will be realised, heroes will emerge and hearts...
Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage. The Rugby World Cup is the greatest...
Snubbed All Black Ngani Laumape scores a brilliant brace for Manawatu
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black centre scored a brilliant brace for Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup this weekend against Southland. He linked up well with halfback Jamie Booth for the first try before putting in a superb...
Four Smaller Rugby World Cup Games Worth Tuning In For
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next week and while everyone is looking forward to those big clashes involving the tier 1 nations, such as New Zealand v South Africa and Ireland v Scotland, we...
All Blacks refute SBW injury rumours
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have denied speculation that star inside centre Sonny Bill Williams may be ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury. Williams has been suffering from a calf injury in...
All Blacks’ supremacy shaped by Steve Hansen’s search for inner peace
7 years ago by The GuardianFavourites’ coach has reinvented himself during his time in charge, going from confrontational figure to oasis of calmOf all the qualities the All Blacks will miss when Steve Hansen’s eight-year tenure,...
"Trying to do things that no one else has ever done before is a hallmark of what New Zealand people are about" - Steve Hansen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited. Steve Hansen insisted the All Blacks were embracing the pressure of trying to win a third...
Wales find voice under Gatland but must now compose a hymn
7 years ago by The GuardianTour of New Zealand in 2016 was the beginning of Wales’s journey to becoming serious contenders for Rugby World CupWales and the World Cup have not always been the easiest of fits. Every one of the teams...
