Piers Francis: From Starbucks barista to World Cup bolter
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySwapping England for New Zealand helped the centre kick-start his professional rugby career.
Rassie Erasmus reveals how the Springboks used the clash against Japan to prepare for the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says that his side intentionally played their final Rugby World Cup warm up test against Japan with less possession to prepare for their World Cup opener against the...
Mo'unga to be 'fully fit and available' to face South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' head coach Steve Hansen and his fellow selectors have confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will be "fully fit and available" for the clash with the Springboks on September...
From flat whites to All Blacks: how Piers Francis forged World Cup dream
7 years ago by The GuardianAn usual gap year set the Gravesend born fly-half on a path through the New Zealand rugby system and eventually a place in England’s squad in JapanA number of England’s squad have taken a long and...
Great RWC Moments: David Kirk trophy lift (1987)
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHISTORY! A look back to 1987 for the very first trophy lift in Rugby World Cup history, by All Blacks captain David Kirk.
Saints name Waller and Harrison co-captains for 2019/20 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Alex Waller and Teimana Harrison will co-captain the squad for the 2019/20 season. The duo share nearly 400 appearances in Black, Green and Gold...
Super Rugby draw confirmed for 2020
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020 Super Rugby match schedule has been announced by SANZAAR. The tournament will kick-off with two derbies on Friday 31 January. The Blues will host the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland while...
Test Team of the Week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup warm-ups done and dusted and the Rugby World Cup a mere few days away, we take a look back the past weekend and selected our team of the Week. 1. Ellis Genge -...
Latest World Rankings: Ireland top the rankings going into RWC
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's 19-10 win over Wales has sent Joe Schmidt's side to the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings for the first time in history. Top position in the World Rugby Men's Rankings has...
Emotive new video reveals what it's like for All Blacks that have led the Haka
7 years ago by Rugby DumpOf all the great traditions in the world of sport, perhaps few are more recognizable than the Haka. Opinions and reactions can range widely on the pre-match tradition, but there is no doubting the importance...
