Hansen: Springboks showdown will have no bearing on World Cup clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen says beating South Africa on Saturday would be a tonic for New Zealand but he does not anticipate the outcome having any bearing on their Rugby World Cup showdown in September. The...
Morning Round Up - News from around the globe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCreevy to miss Australia game: Agustin Creevy will miss the Pumas Rugby Championship game in Australia due to a shoulder injury. He was forced off in the second half against the All Blacks. Eddie...
SBW set to return but will it be enough?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySonny Bill Willimas is set to return to Test rugby this weekend when the All Blacks host the powerful Springboks team. They will be looking to stop the South African's from claiming rare back to back victories...
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach John McKee impressed with squad performance
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Airways Flying Fijians coach John McKee has an experienced strong side lined-up for the opening World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan this Saturday in Kamaishi, Japan. “We...
Latest World Rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have closed in on fourth place in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Australia, while New Zealand survived a big scare to keep their unbeaten record against Los Pumas intact. Argentina...
Ultimate Rugby's Rugby Championship Player of Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicked off this past weekend with the Springboks and All Blacks each kicking their 2019 seasons off with victories over Australia and Argentina respectively. The Springboks...
Shae Tucker signs for Cornish Pirates
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cornish Pirates can confirm that New Zealand-born centre Shae Tucker, aged 23, has signed a two-year contract with the club. Growing up in Napier, Shae played junior rugby from an...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies The Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked...
Augustin Creevy to miss Wallabies clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina will have to face Australia in Brisbane this Saturday without the help of hooker Augustin Creevy. The 34-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in the 16-20 Rugby...
Tale as old as time as Wallabies woes continue
7 years ago by The GuardianNew strategy, new selections, same result. Despite a new attacking strategy, Australia is still on shaky ground as the Rugby World Cup approachesEverything was different, yet oh so familiar, in the Wallabies’...
