Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld announces immediate law amendment following contentious Wales try World Rugby has changed a rule governing restarts in the wake of George North’s contentious try for...
Four Super Rugby stars made available to the All Black sevens
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign. Caleb Clarke (Blues,...
5 Players to watch: Counties Manukau
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEtene Nanai-Seturo Nanai-Seturo turns 20 in the early days of the Mitre 10 Cup competition but can already claim international experience with the All Blacks Sevens and membership of the NZ Under-20s...
Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
WRAP UP: U20 World Championship - Final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance retained their World Rugby U20 Championship title beating Australia by a single point on the final day of the competition while South Africa picked up the bronze medal and Scotland got relegated. Here...
Watch: Junior Boks' lock burns NZ backs to score a wonder try
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks stunned New Zealand in terrific fashion in the final round of group stage matches at the U20 World Championship in Argentina on Wednesday. It took the South African’s...
Reds fall to ruthless Chiefs, Kuridrani stars for Brumbies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 19-13 defeat to the Chiefs has ruined the Reds' hopes of reaching the Super Rugby finals, while the Brumbies beat the Bulls on Friday. The Reds' hopes of reaching the Super Rugby finals...
Sam Cane set to make his first start for the Chiefs since returning from injury
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black openside flanker Sam Cane is set to make his first start for the Chiefs since his return from injury and will feature in an unfamiliar position as he packs down at blindside flank. Cane...
Sam Cane returns for the Chiefs following neck break
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have welcomed back franchise co-captain Sam Cane ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday. Cane last played against the Springboks in October last year...
New Zealand Under 20s named first squad of 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team will face Australia in their first game of the year later this month. Coach Craig Philpott has named the squad to travel to the Oceania Rugby U20 Championship. Philpott...
