Wayne Smith returns to international rugby bolstering Black Ferns ahead of RWC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of New Zealand Rugby's most successful coaches, Wayne Smith, has signed on as Technical Coach with the Black Ferns through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022. Smith is no...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Crusaders confident of retaining Scott Robertson
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will still be the Crusaders' head coach even if he takes up a role with the British and Irish Lions next year according to the franchise's chief executive Colin Mansbridge. Robertson,...
The Most Successful Team In The World - The Crusaders Dynasty
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2020 saw the commencement of the 25th season of Super Rugby. Widely touted as the toughest domestic competition on the planet, the tournament, as it transpires, was aptly named, having wowed the rugby...
Japanese Club Enter Race For Retallick's Signature
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter denying claims of signing a world record £1m (NZ$1.9m) deal with with the Sale Sharks, All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is now linked with a move to Japan. Sale Sharks coach...
Top League Wrap Up: Giteau and Carter star in quarter final wins
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Giteau's boot helps Sungoliath knock Frans Ludeke's Kubota Spears out Kwagga Smith scores as Yamaha Jubilo beat Shining Arcs Dan Carter scores 28 points as Wayne Smith's Kobe Kobelco...
John Mitchell's playing and coaching career
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the reports that John Mitchell is set to leave Blue Bulls and fix his eyes on a defence coach role in England, we take a look at the 54-year-old's playing and coaching career...
Buckman and Franklin sign in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders’ midfielder Richard Buckman and lock Tom Franklin have both signed a two year deal with Japanese club the Kobe Steelers. Kobe Steel’s new General Manager is Wayne Smith and...
Northampton Saints appoint Chris Boyd as Director of Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have today confirmed Chris Boyd as the Club’s new Director of Rugby. The 59-year-old Kiwi has agreed a three-year deal and will begin his new role at Franklin’s...
Black Ferns grab rugby's top award
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyThe Black Ferns have been named Team of the Year for the first time ever, topping off a night of successes for the World Champions and women’s rugby at the ASB Rugby Awards in Auckland. Black...
