"It was the hardest decision I have had to make as a coach, I will be honest with you," - Scott Robertson
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWyatt Crockett's Super Rugby career of 202 caps has effectively came to an end with the 35-year-old again being left out of the 23-man squad after missing last week's semi-final. Crusaders'...
CONFIRMED: Matt Toomua signs with Rugby Australia and the Rebels
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Toomua has put pen to paper on a two and a half year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels, to return to Super Rugby next season. The veteran playmaker is now immediately eligible...
Taranaki | New Zealand's prestigious rugby heartland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHear from All Blacks past and present as World Rugby visit Taranaki, a rugby heartland in the north island of New Zealand as the province starts its defence of the Ranfurly Shield - one of New Zealand's...
Sonny Bill Williams To Miss First Two Bledisloes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that veteran inside centre Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of both Tests against Australia through injury. Hansen also confirmed that Williams...
Scott Robertson's Incredible Coaching record
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will be looking to win back-to-back Super Rugby titles when they host the Lions this weekend with Head Coach Scott Robertson guiding his side to consecutive finals in his first two years...
Dane Coles included All Blacks training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in an All Blacks training squad in the build-up to the Rugby Championship. There is no guarantee he will face Australia in...
New Zealand's Portia Woodman 'more influential' than All Blacks counterparts
8 years ago by The GuardianBlack Ferns winger ranked ninth in top 50 listWorld Rugby vice chairman Agustín Pichot tops listBlack Ferns winger Portia Woodman has made the top 10 of a list of rugby union’s most influential people,...
After marginal gains, where now for Super Rugby in Australia? | Bret Harris
8 years ago by The GuardianIf there is one thing the game in Australia desperately needs it is an injection of private equity The NSW Waratahs have given Australian rugby a much-needed shot in the arm, but their run to the semi-finals...
Younger Naholo brother looks the part in impressive Taranaki debut
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLooking very much like his older brother, Kiniviliame Naholo was in great form over the weekend. The 19-year-old sliced through the Poverty Bay defence to help Taranaki to a 78-0 whitewash in their Ranfurly...
Dyantyi & Brink fit for Super Rugby Final
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAphiwe Dyantyi and Cyle Brink have been included in the Lions’ 25-man squad that will travel to Christchurch for the Super Rugby final against the Crusaders. Cyle Brink has been...
