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Piutau's Tongan Rugby World Cup dream dashed

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks outside back Charles Piutau's Rugby World Cup dream has been ended for a second time.             The 27-year-old was desperate to represent...

Super Rugby CEO issues statement following rumours

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a report issued by the Sydney Morning Herald that suggested the competition will cull more teams, most likely the Sunwolves, Super Rugby boss and SANZAAR Chief Executive Andy Marinos has...

As It Stands: Selecting a 31-man Springbok Squad for 2019 RWC

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has limited time to finalise his squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup with test rugby done and dusted for 2018.         Erasmus' charges...

Crusaders’ Brad Mooar to replace Pivac at Scarlets

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby Champions Crusaders Assistant Coach Brad Mooar will replace Wayne Pivac as Scarlets Head Coach.         Scarlets have confirmed that Brad Mooar has been signed...

SANZAAR to axe Sunwolves from Super Rugby?

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR are considering reverting back to a 14-team Super Rugby competition and doing away with the tournament’s conference system from 2021.     According to a Sydney Morning Herald...

As It Stands: Selecting a 31-man Irish Rugby Squad for 2019 RWC

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the November Series coming to a successful conclusion and Ireland finishing the 2018 campaign 2nd in the World Rugby rankings as they enter 2019, Joe Schmidt is left with a handful of games remaining...

New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Addresses Steve Hansen Rumours

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew addressed the ongoing rumours surrounding Steve Hansen's future with the All Blacks in an exclusive interview with Stuff.co.nz writer Marc Hinton.         The...

Pools of intrigue: how the Rugby World Cup groups stack up | Paul Rees

7 years ago by The Guardian

Now that the autumn internationals have been completed we take a look at the prospects for the opening stage in JapanIreland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa Related: Jacob Stockdale scores only try as...

Highlights from Day 2 of Dubai 7's

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand take the Dubai 7's title after beating USA in the final with South Africa and Fiji being knocked out in the Quarter Final stages  

Highlights: New Zealand win big in Dubai

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks 7s win first Dubai title since 2009 after thrilling two days in the desert.