Dave Rennie named as the new Wallabies head coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as Head Coach of the Wallabies. Rennie will fulfil his current commitments with Glasgow Warriors before joining the Qantas...
Highlanders Reveal Refreshed Squad for 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders will have a fresh new look in 2020 with 15 players in their first season with the southern-most Super Rugby club. There is plenty of experience in the forwards with Liam Coltman, Ash...
Hurricanes 2020 squad announced
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighly rated prop Tyrel Lomax and lock Scott Scrafton are two big additions to the Hurricanes squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season. One test All Black Lomax has moved to the club on a four-year...
Toby Smith retiring from rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes prop Toby Smith has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with a concussion. 31-year-old Smith, a Super Rugby centurion and former Australian international, has opted...
Erasmus was ready to resign before Wellington win
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned world champions on Saturday, but their coach said he was ready to walk away as recently as last September. After leading South Africa to Rugby World...
England the latest favourites to suffer final shock
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations. England went into the Rugby World Cup final...
England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success. England were stunning winners against...
HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Canterbury (Premiership Semifinal)
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt seemed like there was only one team who came to play for the first 50 minutes as Wellington scored 24 points before a single point was scored by Canterbury. Out of nowhere there were 3 tries scored...
RWC Preview: France v Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fly-half Romain Ntamack insists he and his team-mates have no interest in discussing one of the biggest humiliations in the national team's history ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup showdown against...
ROUND 9 HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Wellington – 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour survive a spirited 2nd half comeback by Wellington to go up to 3rd in the table and all but secure a playoff place. 78 points and 11 tries created a massively entertaining game with some fantastic tries on display. Wellington looked buried at half time but picked themselves up and put in a special 2nd half to come away with a valuable bonus point but will be disappointed they missed out on another one. North Harbour have done what they set the,selves to do and leave playoff chances in their own hands, but they have a rather tough task when they take on Canterbury...
