"You'd better pack your bags!" AB debutant flies father to SA for Ellis Park cracker
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt probably ranked as one of the best phone calls of Arnold Newell’s life when his 22 year-old son, Fletcher, told him to pack his bags and advance to the nearest airport because he was going to...
NZ Rugby to make Foster call next week, Robertson is no certainty
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby will make a decision on Ian Foster's future as the All Blacks coach next week with his chances of staying on diminishing, Stuff NZ report. Chief executive Mark...
Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener. Heinz left the Crusaders...
"We will match their desperation." - Bok forwards coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forwards coach Deon Davids has said that his charges know what is expected of them come Saturday when the face the All Blacks in Nelspruit. The All Blacks’ recent series loss to the Irish...
NZ Rugby CEO offers no guarantees over Foster's long-term future
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has offered no guarantees over All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's long-term future, stating "he’s certainly the person to lead the team to South...
Razor opens up about his coaching ambitions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has opened up regarding his ambitions to coach international rugby. Robertson, who has guided the Crusaders to six straight Super Rugby titles,...
Will Jordan | Super Rugby Pacific 2022 Highlights
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan was a stand out performer for the Crusaders in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. Relive some of his best moments from this year.
Tu’ungafasi withdrawn from All Blacks squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has temporarily withdrawn from the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad.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...
James Marshall Joins Crusaders Coaching Staff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Tasman Mako assistant coach James Marshall has joined the Crusaders coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season. Marshall, a former Hurricanes, Tasman, and Taranaki player, was approached...
