Aaron Smith rested for Highlanders, Kayne Hammington starts his 50th
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders return to Forsyth Barr Stadium for their last round-robin home game of the season knowing that nothing less than a win will do to keep them in the hunt for a finals spot. Shannon...
Match Schedule Change: Chiefs v Melbourne Rebels
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Chiefs versus Melbourne Rebels Round 4 match, originally scheduled for Saturday 5 June in Hamilton, is now scheduled to be played in...
France confirm match schedule for November Tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe calendar of France's three clashes for the next November tour (Autumn Nations Series) has been confirmed. 🇦🇷➡️🇬🇪➡️🇳🇿L'Argentine au @StadeFrance,...
REPORTS: Andy Farrell set to take up Lions coaching role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by irishtimes, Andy Farrell is now expected to join the British & Irish Lions tour in time for the Test series against the Springboks in light of Ireland’s...
Newcastle Falcons hang onto Collett
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOpenside flanker Connor Collett has announced he will be staying at Newcastle Falcons for another season. The 25 year-old joined the northern English outfit from North Harbour...
Fotu Lokotui joins PROD2 bound Agen
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 club Agen have begun planning their route back to the French top division with the signing of Tongan international Fotu Lokotui. Having not won a single Top 14 game this season, Agen have...
Connacht sign Tongan international Leva Fifita
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have confirmed the signing of Tongan international lock Leva Fifita. Fifita joins from French side Grenoble where he has made 65 appearances in four seasons with the club, having previously...
Chiefs v Rebels match moved to Sunday
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs Sky Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Round 4 match against the Melbourne Rebels in Hamilton has been pushed out one day and will now kick off at FMG Stadium Waikato at 3.35pm on Sunday, 6 June. Originally...
Super Rugby Wrap-Up - Round 3
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a bitter-sweet weekend for the Australian contingent of Super Rugby Trans Tasman as although the rest of the teams again suffered unflattering losses, the Reds managed victory over the...
Brumbies outclassed by Blues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have gone down to the Blues at Eden Park after a brutally clinical display from the home side. Three unanswered second half tries meant the Brumbies succumbed to their third loss on...
