Why Rassie Erasmus will not meet with the Ref ahead of Saturdays match
13 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has declined the opportunity to meet with Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli before Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. The Bok boss insists the current World...
All Blacks team named to play the Lions
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie has named his All Blacks side to face the Lions at 10bet Ellis Park in the final franchise match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Kick off 7.00PM local time (5.00AM Wednesday...
‘Feeling fit and fast': Rieko Ioane could pose a threat to the Springboks
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Caleb Clarke and Billy Proctor both sent home with serious injuries, Rieko Ioane could be in line for a bigger role for the All Blacks during the Greatest Rivalry tour. The 29-year-old, who appears...
All Blacks Squad Update - Caleb Clarke
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyCaleb Clarke will be returning home from South Africa, after scans revealed he ruptured a tendon in his shoulder during Tuesday night's game against the Sharks.The injury will require surgery and a return...
Richie Mo'unga returns to the All Blacks for the South Africa tour
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the matches against South Africa on the Greatest Rivalry tour, Richie Mo'unga, one of the great figures of New Zealand rugby, was called up to the All Blacks in...
All Blacks bite back with eight-try Sharks feast
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCompetition for Test places in the New Zealand squad was heightened by an emphatic 54-0 win in their second tour game, with a clinical performance against the Sharks pleasing coach Dave Rennie. The...
Mixed display by All Black greats: A look at Barrett and Ioane form
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks got their tour off to a winning start with all eyes on Dave Rennie's men as they prepare to face the Springboks in four test matches. There were a number of players that are on the fringe...
Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
All Blacks team to play Stormers in Cape Town
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play the Stormers at DHL Stadium, Cape Town, on Friday 7 August in the opening match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. All Blacks match-day 23 (Test...
All Black Injury Update
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks hooker, George Bell, will return home from South Africa after suffering a calf strain during training in Cape Town on Sunday. Bell's return to play is expected to be four to six weeks,...
