NZ Rugby CEO admits to making mistakes before backing Foster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Robinson accepts New Zealand Rugby made mistakes with the way they handled uncertainty over All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's future. The NZ Rugby board on Wednesday gave Foster their "full...
Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...
Kurt-Lee Arendse suspended after horror clash with Beauden Barrett
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will be without the services of rookie winger Kurt-Lee Arendse who has been suspended for four weeks. Arendse scored the opening try of the 26-10 victory over New...
Rugby Championship Round One Team Of The Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the dust settles on a stellar opening weekend of the Rugby Championship, we pick our team of the week. The Springboks claimed an impressive victory over the All Blacks, their first...
South Africa 26-10 New Zealand: Pollard and Marx masterclass guides Springboks to victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Faf de Klerk injured in the opening exchanges, Handre Pollard held a steady hand to guide South Africa to victory over New Zealand. Handre Pollard stepped up to the plate in the...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Springboks preparing to pounce on struggling All Blacks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are in a crisis by their standards, and things do not get any easier as they start the Rugby Championship in South Africa. South Africa are favourites to inflict a third consecutive...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit. Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...
All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
