World Rugby Award Nominations 2025
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have released a list of their nominations for the World Rugby Awards. The Springboks hog the Men's Player of the Year division with three of the four nominations coming from South Africa The...
David Havili commits to the crusaders for another two years
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain David Havili has re-signed with the Crusaders until 2027. In his tenth season with the club, David says there are many reasons why he's continuing to build on his legacy in the red and black....
19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...
On this day in 2013: All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2013 The Bus scored a double and Kieran Read picked up a try at Twickenham 🔥#AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/GX5IeoKq9K — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 16, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...
Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...
Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...
Whitelock on the Brink of All Blacks History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw’s record as the most capped All Black in test history this weekend, when he takes the field against Namibia in Toulouse – his 148th cap for the national...
Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby. A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory. England...
