Southern Hemisphere Nations slam their Northern counter-parts over “golden opportunity to grow the game”
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAAR have released a statement expressing their disappointment that the proposed World Rugby Nations Championship has officially been taken off the table. The concept from World Rugby...
All Blacks 'scrum doctor' to leave post World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of world rugby's most innovative and respected coaches, All Blacks Forwards Coach Mike Cron, has announced that this year will be his last with the national side. Known to all in rugby circles...
Crusaders' halfback Bryn Hall recommits
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have continued to shape their squad with halfback Bryn Hall re-committing to the franchise until the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Hall's decision to re-sign with the Canterbury-based...
All Blacks ace Ben Smith back and '100 per cent' fit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and the Highlanders have been boosted by Ben Smith's imminent return to Super Rugby action this week. Ben Smith will return from almost seven weeks out when the Highlanders...
Mathieu Bastareaud calls time on his test career
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance International Mathieu Bastareaud has called time on his International career, a day after he missed out on France's squad to prepare for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Bastareaud was vice-captain...
Scott Scrafton joins Hurricanes on two-year deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have strengthened the depth of their forward pack after signing imposing lock Scott Scrafton on a two-year deal from 2020. The 26-year-old will join the Hurricanes from the Blues...
Glendale Raptors announce Borlase as new Head Coach for 2020 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Glendale Raptors have announced that Peter Borlase will serve as the head coach for Colorado’s professional rugby team as they begin their third Major League Rugby (MLR) season. Borlase...
League star Kalyn Ponga refuses to discuss crossing codes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland State of Origin fullback Kalyn Ponga has refused to speculate about a future in rugby union following reports that Michael Cheika contacted the star. Ponga confirmed that...
Jaco Peyper takes the whistle for the all New Zealand Super Rugby quarter-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 18 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season, the quarter-finalists for the 2019 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. After a very competitive...
England defeat Ireland at World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will face Wales in the fifth-place final on Saturday at the World Rugby U20 Championship after sealing a 30-23 victory over Ireland in Rosario, Argentina. They will take on Wales, who...
