Watch: Beauden Barrett's try saving tackle against Los Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black first five Beauden Barrett is often lauded for his attacking prowess, however this weekend against the Pumas he produced a fantastic cover tackle saving a certain try. With the Pumas...
Takeaways from Round One of the Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks comprehensively beat the Wallabies in the opening round of the Rugby Championship while the All Blacks managed to avoid defeat against a fired-up Los Pumas side. We take a looking...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get 'money in the bank'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina. Steve Hansen said New Zealand's hard-fought Rugby Championship win over...
From a selection crisis to a selection headache: The Springbok scrumhalves
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the start of Rassie Erasmus tenure as Springbok head coach in 2018, the former test flanker had limited options at scrumhalf with no clear front runner for the no.9 jersey 18 months out from a Rugby...
Radradra & Goneva to miss Fiji's clash with Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Head Coach John McKee has named a powerful 27-member travelling squad for the opening match of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup against Japan this coming weekend. McKee said “We...
Steve Hansens explains why Josh Ioane didn't make his test debut against the Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks survived a big scare against Argentina as they came narrowly close to suffering their first ever defeat to the Pumas in Buenos Aires claiming a 20-16 victory. Rookie first...
Ardie Savea admits that 'It was bloody tough out there' against Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times. New Zealand found it "bloody tough" to get the job...
All Blacks pip plucky Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat. New Zealand fended off an impressive Argentina...
Wonderful Fijian skill sets up classic try against Maori All Blacks
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFiji flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu produced a wonderful between-the-legs pass to set up his teammate Vere Taukona Vugakoto for a try against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.
