Cruden turned down HUGE Bristol offer to join Montpellier
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports from the NZ Herald former All Blacks first five-eighth Aaron Cruden turned down a 1 million euro (NZ$1.7m) offer to play for English side Bristol before signing with French club Montpellier. Montpellier's...
Mitre 10 Cup players who deserve Super Rugby contracts
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis Mitre 10 Cup season has already provided the platform for Braydon Ennor and Jonathan Ruru the opportunity to prove themselves earn Super Rugby contract with the Crusaders and Blues respectively, while...
Montpellier to be without Cruden or Nagusa for Stade Francais clash
8 years ago by MontpellierAhead of their Saturday clash with Stade Francais, Montpollier have confirmed they will be without Timoci Nagusa and Aaron Cruden, who are both recovering from injury. Joining them in...
Top 14 Wrap & Tries of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier 43-20 Toulon - Altrad Stadium, Sunday, 3:50pm Montpellier's encouraging start to the Top14 campaign continued on Sunday as they had far too much power at their disposal for Toulon, winning...
England to Face All Blacks in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will end a four-year wait to face the current world champions when they clash at Twickenham next year. Eddie Jones’ side will play four Test matches in next season’s series at Twickenham...
TOP14 Tries of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2017-18 TOP14 season kicked off last weekend and the opening round of fixtures did not fail to disappoint with a host of impressive tries scored by some of the league's heavyweights. Current holders...
Most Exciting Top 14 Imports
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Cruden (Montpellier) The 50 times capped All Black announced that he will join the French giants in January on a three-year deal. Midi Libre reported that he will be paid €800,000 per...
Weekly Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors confirm Siua Halanukonuka signing Glasgow Warriors have officially confirmed the signing of Tongan international prop Siua Halanukonuka, subject to visa and medical. Full story Seta...
WATCH: Poem to his departing Chiefs teammates
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs co-captain Sam Cane wrote a poem for his departing Chiefs teammates. The likes of Aaron Cruden, Stephen Donald, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, James Lowe and Hika Elliot will all be departing...
Cruden lauds Chiefs' determination in 'ugly' win over Stormers
8 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionChiefs skipper Aaron Cruden credited his team for handling the pressure during the tense 11-17 win over Stormers in the Super Rugby quarter-final clash at DHL Newlands.