The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu. Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty...
Rory Best to make a decision on his career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster and Ireland captain Rory Best has confirmed that he will make a decision on his career after Ireland’s November Tests. The 36-year-old hooker is contracted with Ireland until the...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyContext to be considered in foul play rulings With the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play. New Zealand Rugby...
Context to be considered in foul play rulings
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyWith the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play. New Zealand Rugby Head of Referees Bryce Lawrence said that player safety...
Australia's Jack Maddocks not raising white flag
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAustralia have not won a test at New Zealand’s Eden Park in 32 years, but talk of a hoodoo holds little weight for Wallabies rookie Jack Maddocks ahead of the second Rugby Championship match against...
Wallabies fitness questioned by All Blacks great ahead of second Test
8 years ago by The GuardianJeff Wilson suggests over-training for drop-offSecond Bledisloe takes place in Auckland on SaturdayThe fitness level of Australia’s players is being questioned for a second straight year as they struggle...
RWC 2019 Pool B all but complete as Namibia qualify with win over Kenya
8 years ago by Rugby DumpNamibia will take part in yet another Rugby World Cup after they defeated Kenya 53-28 to win the Rugby Africa Gold Cup at Windhoek's Hage Geingob Stadium. The result secures them a place at the showpiece...
Liam Hallam-Eames suspended for four matches
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyManawatu lock Liam Hallam-Eames has been suspended for four matches for striking an opposition player in his team’s Mitre 10 Cup match against Waikato on Saturday 18 August. Hallam-Eames was cited...
How the Wallabies could lineup without Israel Folau
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies will be without the services of their star fullback Israel Folau this weekend as they go in search of their first win over the All Blacks at Eden Park in 20 years. Michael Chieka...
Rugby Championship Team of the Week - Round 1
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the 2018 Rugby Championship saw the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 13-38 to go 1-0 in the race for the Bledisloe Cup while the Springboks beat Argentina 34-21 in Durban. There were...
