Former Wallabies Captain John Thornett, MBE, dies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian Rugby community is today in mourning at the loss of revered former Wallabies Captain, John Thornett MBE who passed away today following a long battle with illness, aged 83. The...
Ranked: The 10 best individual test performances of 2018
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEvery year there are certain individual performances that stand out above the rest. Dan Carter produced arguably the performance of the century against the Lions in 2005 while Wilkinson produced a match-winning performance...
Ardie Savea rejects European interest to re-sign with NZRU
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has turned down offers from European clubs including the likes of Top 14 side Pau to sign a new deal with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby Union. His...
2018 New Zealand Rugby Award Winners
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Kendra Cocksedge dominates awards taking Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year and Fiao’o Faamausili Medal• Black Ferns Sevens win first ever adidas New Zealand Team of...
Springboks’ home Test venues for 2019 confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will play their only two home Tests in 2019 in Johannesburg and Pretoria, with the opening round of a shortened Rugby Championship taking place on Saturday, 20 July at Emirates Airline Park...
Victor Vito re-signs with La Rochelle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle captain has continued his commitment to the Club until 2022, the club today confirmed. VICTOR VITO JUSQU'EN 2022 ! Le capitaine des Jaune et Noir a...
O'Driscoll: Ireland's win over All Blacks a positive for the whole world
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes New Zealand are not as strong as they were four years ago as they head into a World Cup year. Ireland's win over New...
Kolisi proud of South Africa's improvements
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi has praised South Africa's improvements under Rassie Erasmus and believes there are good times ahead for the Springboks. South Africa captain...
All Blacks to play Tonga in Hamilton in 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks’ haka will face the Ikale Tahi sipi tau when the two teams meet in a one-off pre-Rugby World Cup Test match in Waikato in September next year, New Zealand Rugby announced today. New...
STATS & FACTS: Wales vs South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 20 Wales vs South Africa Stats and Facts ahead of Saturday’s fourth Test at Principality Stadium. 1. South Africa have won 28 of...
