Hansen: Springboks showdown will have no bearing on World Cup clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen says beating South Africa on Saturday would be a tonic for New Zealand but he does not anticipate the outcome having any bearing on their Rugby World Cup showdown in September. The...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayer Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies The Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
Gamble pays off for Hansen as New Zealand get 'money in the bank'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina. Steve Hansen said New Zealand's hard-fought Rugby Championship win over...
'We’re under no illusions that this was far from a world class performance' - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, lauded a number of players for superb individual performances in the Springboks’ 35-17 win over Australia in Johannesburga but said the team will...
Rugby Championship: How the four nations measure up ahead of 2019 tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Rugby Championship begins this...
Predicting the first All Black 23 of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has revealed that openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the World Champions in their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina on July 20. Regular...
Could the Hurricanes turn to a former Cane to replace Beauden Barrett?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black flyhalf and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year, Beauden Barrett's move to the Blues could cause somewhat of domino-effect on flyhalf movement in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby announced...
Beauden Barrett pens a new four-year deal which will see him join the Blues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time World Rugby Player of the Year, All Blacks first five-eighth Beauden Barrett, has announced a new deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), which will see him stay in New Zealand through to the 2023...
SBW a doubt for Pumas clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback a fortnight before New Zealand's clash with Argentina. Sonny Bill Williams is a doubt for New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener...
