Confidence and exposure place Flying Fijians on a high plane
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Sir Steve Hansen, the former New Zealand All Blacks coach, was asked what he thought about the Flying Fijians’ win over England on Sunday, he spoke about confidence and exposure. Speaking...
"The only way into this is full throttle" - Ian Foster
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster is not concerned that the side's final Rugby World Cup preparation involves what should be another intense encounter with long-time No1 rival South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday...
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen spends time with Wallabies in France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen declared the Wallabies were “looking good” after confirming he was spending “three or four days” with Eddie Jones and...
Everything you need to know before Bledisloe 1!
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a UK/Ireland kickoff at 10.45am and local kickoff of 7.45pm AEST. South African kickoff time is 11.45 am. The Bledisloe Cup is named...
RWC2015 Throwback: Hart urges Hansen to take All Blacks to another level
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach John Hart believes Steve Hansen will need to take the All Blacks to another level if they are to become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup for a third time. The defending...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...
Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year. Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
Sacked England coach Jones to lead Barbarians at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will return to Twickenham next May following his dismissal as England coach as he takes charge of the Barbarians against a World XV. The Australian was sacked less than a year...
