England Women announce full time contracts and EPS
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women's head coach Simon Middleton has announced the Elite Player Squad (EPS) for the 2019 season. The 35-player squad includes 28 full-time professionals, supplemented by seven...
The Breakdown | Simply signing an All Black is not a golden ticket for European clubs
7 years ago by The GuardianNew Zealand players and coaches are always in demand but the challenges of northern hemisphere rugby mean even the best cannot always adaptWhen Daniel Carter joined Racing 92 after the 2015 World Cup,...
Giant Black Ferns prop bulldozers her way through hapless defenders in ridiculous mismatch
7 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand Women's prop Aotearoa Kate Mata'u scored this incredible try in the ladies Iberian Cup match between Sporting C Portugal and Olimpico Pozeulo (Spain) a few weeks back. She demolished all in...
New Zealand's Top 10 tries of 2018 and fascinating year end stats
7 years ago by Rugby DumpDespite a loss in Dublin and a home loss to the Springboks, the All Blacks are still the number one side in the world and very much favourites to claim yet another Rugby World Cup title in Japan later...
2019, World Cup fever No 3: rugby union hits Japan amid uncertainty
7 years ago by The GuardianWith Ireland threatening New Zealand and a host of new head coaches on the way, 2019 feels a watershed like no otherWorld Cups always feel like watersheds. Eddie Jones has reminded us often enough that...
Sale Sharks Star Faf de Klerk Signs New Long-Term Deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have secured the services of star scrumhalf and World Player of the Year nominee Faf De Klerk until 2023. De Klerk is the latest announcement of a group of senior players...
TEN OF THE BEST: The All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA countdown of the All Blacks top 10 tries of the year. George Bridge The countdown begin with a superb chip and chase try from George Bridge on debut...
Tom Pincus snatches late try to lift Bristol and floor Newcastle
7 years ago by The Guardian• Bristol 35-28 Newcastle• Bristol’s second-half comeback leaves Newcastle rock bottomNewcastle go into the new year at the bottom of the table after finishing an oscillating game in the seasonally...
Steven Luatua commits to Bristol and draws line under All Blacks career
7 years ago by The Guardian• Back rower extends contract to 2021• ‘There are no guarantees in international rugby’Steven Luatua has given up any hope of playing again for the All Blacks by signing a two-year contract extension...
WATCH: Cobus burns the Exeter Chiefs backs to score another intercept try!!!
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints' scrumhalf Cobus Reinach score his second intercept try in as many weeks, this time he got one against the Premiership leaders - Exeter Chiefs. The South African showed off...
