Coach says 'they all do it' in defence of Beauden Barrett gamesmanship
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIn the wake of a huge amount of criticism online after what some called blatant cheating, the All Blacks are backing Beauden Barrett in what they see as just another piece of gamesmanship.
Sonny Bill Williams rested by All Blacks for clash with Wallabies
7 years ago by The GuardianFit-again lock Scott Barrett recalled by Steve HansenPerth to host first Bledisloe Cup match next weekAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has decided to rest inside centre Sonny Bill Williams for the Rugby Championship...
Former Scotland international joins London Scottish coaching team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Scottish Head Coach, Graham Steadman, has bolstered his coaching staff after Stevie Scott agreed to join the club as forwards coach for the 2019/20 season. The 45-year-old...
5 players to watch: Canterbury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAble to produce a seemingly unending production line of talent, Canterbury will be hoping new stars continue to emerge in the 2019 season. Check out five players to watch for Canterbury...
Player charged with assault and facing life ban after punching referee in club rugby match
7 years ago by Rugby DumpA club rugby player in New Zealand faces a potential life ban after he punched a volunteer referee in a match in Middlemarch, Otago, on Saturday. Brief footage of the incident was uploaded to facebook,...
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett commits to Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett has renewed his contract with New Zealand Rugby, agreeing to stay with the Hurricanes despite brother Beauden's departure. Barrett has committed to the All Blacks until 2022 and...
Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett signs a 3 year extension with NZRU: Barrett will stay with the Hurricanes after much speculation that he may join one of his olders brothers, either at the Blues or Crusaders. He...
Rassie Erasmus and captain Duane Vermeulen following their draw with the All Blacks in Wellington
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHear from Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Duane Vermeulen following their draw with the All Blacks in Wellington
South Africa move above England in the latest World Rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA stalemate in Wellington against New Zealand was enough to see South Africa move above England and into fourth place in the World Rugby Rankings. By improving their rating to 86.30 points,...
Jordie Barrett is set to sign a new NZ Rugby deal with a twist - report
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving shown some contract flexibility with the likes of Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Beauden Barrett, NZ Rugby looks set to make similar accommodations for Jordie Barrett. The young utility...
