Wellington and Auckland to host 2019 Test match
7 years ago by New Zealand RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced Wellington’s Westpac Stadium will host South Africa, on 27 July 2019, in a condensed (due to Rugby World Cup) Investec Rugby Championship in 2019, while...
Maro Itoje aims to curb ill-discipline but not his aggression against All Blacks
7 years ago by The Guardian• England lock knows New Zealand will exploit lack of discipline• Itoje tasted victory over All Blacks with the Lions last yearThe last time Maro Itoje beat the All Blacks thousands of people stood...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray could face the All Blacks Ireland have not ruled out the possibility of star scrumhalf Conor Murray featuring in the upcoming November Tests. The...
Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...
Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2018 award. The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fourth year, are South...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLozowski banned for 2 weeks Alex Lozowksi has been banned for 2 weeks and will only be available from November 5, missing the Test Match against South Africa. Lozowksi was...
Mapoe to join Springbok squad in Stellenbosch
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLionel Mapoe will join the Springbok training on Wednesday in Stellenbosch as injury cover for Lukhanyo Am, who is unlikely to be fit for the first two Tests of the Outgoing Tour. Am sustained...
Former England back rower Thomas Waldrom retires
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England forward Thomas Waldrom has called time on his playing career at the age of 35. Born in New Zealand, Waldrom won five caps for England between 2012 and 2013, and he was the Premiership's...
SEMIFINAL HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Wellington - 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland are into the Premiership final with what turned out to be a comfortable win. They have been a masterclass team this season and it showed today. Fantastic on attack and tough on defense....
