Tanielu Tele'a banned for 3 games following dangerous tackle
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand U20s centre Tanielu Tele'a has been banned for three games following his no-arms tackle on Ioan Nicholas in their match against Wales. Telea was sent to the sin-bin for 10 minutes during...
Savea commits to Wellington Lions
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes wing Julian Savea will remain in New Zealand following the conclusion of the Super Rugby season to play Mitre 10 Cup for Wellington Lions as he tries to fight his way back into the All Blacks...
Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...
Six of the best tries from Super Rugby as we head into the Test season
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSuper Rugby will be going on hiatus for the next three weeks to make way for the highly anticipated June International Series. As the teams head into the break, here's a look at some of the best tries...
The Perfect Fit? How Carbery and Munster can be a Match made in Heaven
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is no secret that Leinster fans up and down the country are up in arms over the departure of their pragmatic understudy to Johnny Sexton. It has been said that he will not suit the style of...
Wesley Fofana to miss first Test against the All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French squad will have to be without centre Wesley Fofana for their Test match against New Zealand on Saturday after the 30-year-old suffered a knee injury. Fofana, who made his international...
England U20's confirmed semi finalists while other pools are up for grabs
8 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland are the first team to qualify for the semi-finals after another fascinating day of junior grade rugby at the World Rugby U20 Championship in France on Sunday. South Africa and New Zealand are...
The Rumour Mill
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all European clubs preparing for the 2018/19 season we take a look at the latest transfer rumours doing the rounds. Jackson on a number of Shortlists A number of reports have linked former...
Daniel Soper joins Ulster coaching team
8 years ago by Ulster RugbyUlster Rugby has confirmed that Daniel Soper will join the coaching team next season in the position of Skills Coach. Following on from the announcement of new Head Coach...
All Blacks call in injury cover trio
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Luke Romano and Tom Franklin and Crusaders stand-in captain Matt Todd will join the All Blacks camp in Auckland this week as injury cover in preparation for this month's Test series against France. Chiefs...
