New Zealand present Lyon with Maori bench
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby have gifted the city of Lyon a Maori bench as a symbol of their friendship after the French city hosted the All Blacks during the pool stage of Rugby World Cup 2023. The bench was carved...
"Faf’s the one that I reckon we can get to" - Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ de Klerk
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup winning former All Black Stephen Donald says the recall of Faf de Klerk to the Springboks starting lineup could favour the All Blacks Donald has questioned the consistency...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
RANKED | The Top 10 Players Heading To Japan Next Year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe momentum of rugby's growth in Japan may have slowed since after the Rugby World Cup with Super Rugby and the Top League but when the Top League does return in January next year, it will do...
Beauden Barrett joins an illustrious group of players to join Suntory Sungoliath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath sees the All Black playmaker join an illustrious group of former test stars who have pulled on the yellow and black jersey. The...
Three Super Rugby XVs picked with one player from each franchise since 1996
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the last 25 years, Super Rugby has thrilled the rugby public and entertained many rugby spectators around the world. We pay tribute to the Southern Hemisphere's premier competition...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Last-gasp Hunt rescues Crusaders, Reds beat spirited Sunwolves
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks were leading the Super Rugby champions when the final hooter sounded, but Mitch Hunt's late intervention denied them. Mitch Hunt rescued the Crusaders with a last-gasp...
Mitchell Clutch Hunt Denies The Sharks A Rare Victory In Christchurch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the All Blacks require another Stephen Donald moment at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year, Steve Hansen maybe tempted to turn to Mitchell Hunt. The Crusaders' first five produced another...
Chiefs front row boosted by All Black returnees
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Colin Cooper has reshuffled his twenty three ahead of this weekend’s derby match against the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. A new front row of Atu Moli,...
