41 players named for All Blacks foundation day
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks have announced forty-one players who will attend the day which is aimed at allowing the All Blacks management team and top players to lay the foundation for the international season ahead. A...
Aaron Smith try snatches win over Chiefs for 14-man Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySio Tomkinson's red card made a Highlanders comeback look unlikely, but Aaron Smith had other ideas and punished the Chiefs. Aaron Smith's late try saw the 14-man Highlanders come from...
All Blacks side to face Italy
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the forwards, props Ofa Tuungafasi and Nepo Laulala combine with hooker Dane Coles in the starting front row, with props Karl Tu'inukuafe and Angus Ta'avao, and hooker Nathan Harris to provide front...
Stats and Facts: Japan vs New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby22 Stats and facts ahead of New Zealand's clash with Japan. Stay up to date with the latest news on the clash, see the stats and much more HERE 1. New...
Eight Debutants named in All Blacks team to face Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo new All Blacks have been named in the starting XV - loose forward Dalton Papalii and midfielder Matt Proctor - with six more players set to make their Test debuts from the bench:...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler announces international retirement Harlequins have confirmed that Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The Harlequins loosehead, who has been capped 59 times by...
Sonny Bill Williams Returns to Start against Los Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Rugby Championship Test at Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Estadio Velez Sarsfield) in Buenos Aires on Saturday 29 September. The matchday...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySARU President: SA Teams "better off" playing in the Northern Hemisphere South African rugby president Mark Alexander has fueled the debate over his country's future direction in the sport. At...
Moody Blow For All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks loosehead prop Joe Moody will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship after injuring his thumb in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup-winning Test. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen...
Ranfurly Shield Top Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ranfurly Shield will stay with Taranaki after a 5 try and 20 point thumping of Manawatu. The Shield holders put in a great performance after their opening weekend loss as they hunt for the Mitre 10...
