Tu’ungafasi withdrawn from All Blacks squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has temporarily withdrawn from the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad. A neck injury, sustained during the third Test of...
All Blacks XV to face South Africa A in France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from Stuff.co.nz indicate that the All Blacks XV are set to lock horns with South Africa A in Montpellier this November. Preceding this, a New Zealand U19 side will tour South Africa in October...
Sam Cane 'isn’t even good enough for Italy'- Stuart Barnes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' captain Sam Cane has come under fire for his performances following the series' defeat to Ireland. Cane has been retained as the All Blacks captain ahead of their two Rugby...
'I wish it hadn't happened' – All Blacks coach Foster 'disappointed' by Marshall and Akira confrontation
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAkira Ioane and former All Black Justin Marshall shared a heated exchange in Wellington, much to New Zealand coach Ian Foster's annoyance. New Zealand coach Ian Foster labelled the confrontation...
Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Asian champions Hong Kong. The Tongans romped to a 44-22 win in the Asia/Pacific play-off on Saturday at Australia's...
The Youngest Try Scorers at the World Cup by Position !
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom Jonny Wilkinson to George North, some of the biggest names in all of Rugby made their mark on the world stage from an early age!
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
Mallett predicts scrum time to be All Black downfall against Boks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok boss and current rugby pundit Nick Mallett has aired the view that the wounded All Blacks do not possess the necessary balance to topple the world champion Springboks. Coming...
