All Blacks cut loose against France after yellow card opens floodgates
8 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand 52-11 France• All Blacks had trailed 11-8 at half-time in first of three TestsA questionable yellow card to France lock Paul Gabrillagues allowed New Zealand to score three quick tries...
Ireland Women Narrowly Miss Out On Paris Quarter-Final Place
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsDespite producing their best ever performance against New Zealand, the Ireland Women's Sevens team were squeezed out in a desperately tight three-way battle for the last of the Cup quarter-final spots...
Semi Finalists confirmed after thrilling round at U20 World Championship
8 years ago by Rugby DumpAn enthralling climax to the pool stages of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2018 on Wednesday resulted in a semi-final line-up which sees England face South Africa in Narbonne and hosts France take on...
Players to Watch: New Zealand v France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and France face off in what should be a thrilling test series. The two sides will clash at Eden Park for the first of the three matches, a venue that New Zealand are particularly successful...
Brad Shields on the bench for England Test match against South Africa
8 years ago by The Guardian• Uncapped Kiwi fast-tracked after handful of training sessions• Mike Brown named on wing as Jones makes surprise callsEngland have fast-tracked the New Zealand-reared Brad Shields straight into their...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis morning's news is dominated by the naming of the lineups ahead of this weekend's Test action. A Former Garbageman, Uber driver and the quiet Crusaders - The Wallabies debuts Cheika...
A Former Garbageman, Uber driver and the quiet Crusaders - The Wallabies debuts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has named three debuts in his squad for the opening test of 2018. We take a look at the trios backgrounds before they run out at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Brandon...
Retallick to miss June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen will be without the services of Brodie Retallick for the Three Test series against France after scans picked up a small fracture near his shoulder. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said...
The incredible story of Karl Tu'inukuafe the All Blacks latest debut
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barrett's will steal the spotlight following Steve Hansen's first team announcement of 2018 but Chiefs prop Karl Tu'inukuafe has an inspiring story that led to him being called up to the All Blacks...
Barrett Brothers make history in first All Blacks squad of 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play France in the opening Test against France at Eden Park, on Saturday 9 June, with new All Black Karl Tu'inukuafe set to makes his All Blacks debut off...
