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Todd Blackadder's future at Bath?

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rumours in England suggest that Bath could be the next club to let their coach go so early in the season after Matt O'Connor and Leicester Tigers parted ways after just one round of action.    Todd...

Michael Cheika keen on Ashley-Cooper return

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says he is happy with veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper's bid to earn a place in their squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.   The 34-year-old utility back played the last...

Springbok Wing Options

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks face the All Blacks in Wellington this weekend with a bit of a selection crisis on their hands after Makazole Mapimpi returned to South Africa through injury.   With the likes of...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Smith cleared to play   George Smith is free to play having contested his charge for a dangerous tackle on Jackson Wray Full Story 👉 https://t.co/HGf7h5HmfSpic.twitter.com/BGaaI66l2b —...

Trio re-sign with All Black Sevens

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens have secured the services of Regan Ware, Sione Molia and Vilimoni Koroi through to the 2020 Toyko Olympics. They join co-captains Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson along with Joe Webber...

'Sometimes the jersey is not enough for a better life' - Lima Sopoaga

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps' fly-half Lima Sopoaga believes the player drain from New Zealand to Europe will increase in the future because the lure of the All Blacks jersey no longer outweighs the financial incentives on offer...

Money in European rugby is too good to resist, says Wasps’ Lima Sopoaga

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Sopoaga: More New Zealanders will give up All Black hopes• Brad Shields out for up to five weeks after surgeryThe Wasps fly-half Lima Sopoaga believes the player drain from New Zealand to Europe...

Christian Cullen | All Blacks' lethal legend

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Competing in an Icons Series golf event alongside other rugby legends, Christian Cullen  reflects on his career, from a jaw-dropping arrival in test rugby to premature retirement in Ireland.

Rugby World Cup could expand to 24 teams in 2023

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby says four more teams could feature in France in 2023, expanding the Rugby World Cup from 20 to 24 teams. As things stand Canada, Kenya, Hong Kong and Germany will be involved in a playoff...

5 Reasons why you should follow the Mitre 10 Cup this week

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 5 of the Mitre 10 Cup kicks off on Wednesday this week and if you haven't been following New Zealand's premier provincial competition Round 5 is the perfect time to start.   Here are five...