Ian Foster told by NZ Rugby to resign if All Blacks don't improve
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster has reportedly been told to resign if the All Blacks fail to show any “definitive improvements” in their two test matches against the Springboks in South Africa. According...
All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Crunch time for Foster's All Blacks as eager Boks lie in wait
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about to kick off at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as, for the first time in four years, the All Blacks will do battle on South African soil against the Boks. The hype...
Gareth Williams joins Scarlets as defence coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm that Gareth Williams has joined the senior coaching team as defence coach. Williams will take over the role from Hugh Hogan who leaves the Scarlets after one season. Williams,...
"Faf’s the one that I reckon we can get to" - Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ de Klerk
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup winning former All Black Stephen Donald says the recall of Faf de Klerk to the Springboks starting lineup could favour the All Blacks Donald has questioned the consistency...
Ian Foster needs to beat the Boks to retain All Blacks job
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster needs to defeat the Springboks at least once to save his job with two losses enough to see him lose his role during the Rugby Championship. According...
Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener. Heinz left the Crusaders...
New Bok speedster comments on being likened to Cheslin Kolbe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse will earn his second test cap on Saturday against the All Blacks as he comes into the starting XV in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe. Kolbe broke his jaw in the...
Harlequins Women young quartet re-sign
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins Women is delighted to announce that quartet Amelia Harper, Ellie Green, Emma Swords and Beth Wilcock have all re-signed with the Club. Young forward Amelia Harper joined Quins from...
Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...
