Ultimate Rugby's Test Team Of The Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith test rugby going on a break until next year we look back at the year that was in 2018 and pick our team of the year. Ireland are understandably well represented while there are a few surprises...
Five Selection Surprises Steve Hansen Could Spring On Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is known for throwing a few selection surprises for big games and could continue that trend for his side's heavyweight clash with Ireland this weekend. Hansen...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
The Rugby Championship Team of the Competition 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the dust settling on a thrilling final round of the Rugby Championship that saw two massive come from behind victories from the All Blacks and Wallabies we pick our team of the competition. 1....
Filling Sam Cane's void in the All Black XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks win over of the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this weekend came after major cost for Steve Hansen's men as his star openside flanker succumbed to a neck injury that could see him miss the...
Player Ratings: Springboks v All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand played out yet another titanic tussle between the sides with the All Blacks emerging victors 32-30 with a brilliant late come back. Some outstanding performances from...
Read returns to lead All Blacks at Loftus
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Black matchday 23 to face the Springboks this weekend sees just two changes to the forward pack, with 102-Test prop Owen Franks back at tighthead prop and All Blacks Captain Kieran Read returning...
Sonny Bill Williams Returns to Start against Los Pumas
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 29 September. The matchday...
All Black Captain Kieran Reid to miss Argentina trip
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks squad to travel to Argentina and South Africa has been announced, with All Blacks Captain Kieran Read to skip the trip to Argentina. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen said: “We...
Rugby Championship Team of the Week - Round 3
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith round three of the Rugby Championship behind us, we picked our team of the week. The All Blacks understandably dominate the team but a few Los Pumas have forced their way into the side with...
