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Reduced tackle height the focus of community rugby game innovations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced three game innovations that will be trialled for the 2023 community rugby season, designed to improve player safety, flow of the game and keep the ball in play...

Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 semi-finals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today confirmed that Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-finals at Eden Park this weekend. It will be the first...

Old Glory DC Announces Joshua "Josh" Syms as Head Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Old Glory DC is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua (“Josh”) Syms as Head Coach.    Syms, a New Zealand native, comes to Washington, DC, from the Hawke’s Bay Magpies,...

On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory.   McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...

All Blacks lose Coles and Cane to injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain Sam Cane and hooker Dane Coles have been ruled out of New Zealand's Autumn Nations Series matches against Wales, Scotland and England.   Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures...

Wallaroos fall to England in Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England has proved too strong for the Wallaroos in their Quarter-Final match-up at the Rugby World Cup, defeating the Australian side 41-5.  Jay Tregonning's side was unable to match the England...

All Blacks could contest Retallick red card in win over Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brodie Retallick was given his marching orders in New Zealand's win over Japan and it remains to be seen if he will face a ban.     New Zealand could contest Brodie Retallick's red card in...