Aaron Cruden returns to the Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby Union have announced today former Chiefs co-captain and All Black Aaron Cruden has signed with the Chiefs for 2020. 30-year-old Cruden, will return home from France...
Weekend Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019 Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...
Aaron Cruden in line for shock return to Super Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks and Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden is in line for a shock return to the Chiefs for next year's Super Rugby season. The 30-year-old will finish his stint at French club Montpellier...
5 players to watch: Manawatu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Boult A fullback-wing utility he brings speed from the back being the fastest player in the squad. He made his mark in Manawatu rugby, two seasons ago as a 17-year-old when he topped...
The Blues could benefit from All Black flyhalf joining Dan Carter in Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby franchise the Blues could benefit from Japanese Top League club Kobe Kobelco Steelers recruiting former Chiefs and All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden. Cruden is set to leave Montpellier...
Beauden Barrett to join Super Rugby Rivals?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett could make the switch from the Hurricanes to the Blues with his current deal expiring at the end of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Patrick...
Samoan scrumhalf Fotuali'i set for Top 14 switch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier head coach Vern Cotter has moved closer to completing his squad for next season with the signing of Bath and Samoan scrumhalf Kahn Fotuali'i, according to L'Equipe. Fotuali'i...
Charlie Ngatai turns from villain to hero in Top 14 Playoff
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Chiefs and All Blacks' centre Charlie Ngatai led Lyon to the Top 14 semi-finals with a match-winning try against Montpellier on Saturday. However, Ngatai was part of the reason that Lyon...
Wisniewski's kicking on point as Lyon book semi-final berth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon booked a Top 14 semi-final against Clermont after a hard-fought 21-16 victory over Montpellier on Saturday. Jonathan Wisniewski shone as Lyon set up a Top 14 semi-final clash with...
Watch: Aaron Cruden almost ended Montpellier's playoffs hopes before a tighthead prop saved the day
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier kept their hopes of making the TOP14 playoffs alive on Sunday as claimed a bonus point victory over Stade Francais. La Rochelle's loss to Lyon on Saturday meant that Montpellier...
