Tua, Sapsford re-sign for ACT Brumbies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyACT Brumbies have announced Brumby 240 Ollie Sapsford and Brumby 248 Tamati Tua have re-signed with the club for the 2024 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season. Tua and Sapsford were instrumental...
Saints sign Tom Pearson ahead of 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms the signing of former London Irish back row Tom Pearson. The 23-year-old was left without a club side last week when the Exiles were placed into administration...
Force lock down young guns Burey, Poolman
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force are continuing to build for the future after re-signing breakout star Max Burey and George Poolman on two-year deals. Burey became their first-choice flyhalf after a superb second-half...
Crusaders lose All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder for rest of campaign
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInjuries continue to derail Crusaders star Ethan Blackadder's career, with the latest hiccup ruling him out of the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. After struggling with a calf niggle most of...
Aphiwe Dyantyi signs for Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed the signing of former Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi "More than anything, I'm just excited to be back," he commented. "I just trust that everyone is as excited...
Reds scare provides ‘edge’ for Chiefs ahead of semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComing off a tight 29-20 quarterfinal win in Super Rugby Pacific over the Reds on Saturday evening; the Chiefs had the best preparation for their semifinal against the last remaining Australian team, the...
Preview: Crusaders vs Fijian Drua
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua will look to test the Canterbury Crusaders' physical limits when they take on the injury-hit champions in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final on Saturday, coach Mick Byrne said. The Crusaders...
Preview: Chiefs vs Queensland Reds
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gallagher Chiefs aim to get their revenge against the Queensland Reds on Saturday, as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition heads into the knock-out quarterfinals. The Aussie team was the only team...
Chiefs Primed for Knockout Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFueled by memories of past playoff opportunities missed and, most recently, their loss to the Reds in New Plymouth, the Chiefs are well prepared for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Hamilton. Coach...
James Slipper re-signs with Australian Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies have announced that 127-cap Wallaby prop James Slipper has re-signed until the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour. The new deal sets up the possibility of...
