13 New Zealanders named in 26-man Barbarians squad to play All Black
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarians coach Robbie Deans has named thirteen New Zealanders in his 26-man Barbarians squad to play the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday. The squad includes former All Blacks...
England told to ‘rip into’ extraordinary set-piece training session with Wales
8 years ago by The Guardian• England and Wales to break with convention before autumn internationals• Rivals will hope to improve scrummaging in training session on MondayEddie Jones promised his England players this past week...
Thursday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones names wider England squad Exeter Chiefs’ Sam Simmonds receives his first call up into the England squad. The 22-year-old has made 27 appearances for his club,...
Cruden turned down HUGE Bristol offer to join Montpellier
9 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...
Friday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup LINEUPS Irish sides An overview of the Irish provinces starting XV’s for this weekend’s #EuropeanRugby action 🇪🇺 📲 https://t.co/47UODQKAXr pic.twitter.com/hAR6Vnf4qP —...
Jersey Reds sign former Bristol winger Augustin Slowik
9 years ago by Jersey RedsJersey Reds have confirmed the signing of former Bristol wing Augustin 'Auguy' Slowik. The 23-year-old spent three seasons at Bristol, scoring 19 tries from 28 games during this period and contributing...
Alby Mathewson signs for Toulon
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black international scrum-half Alby Mathewson has signed for Toulon on an initial one-year deal, the Top14 club announced on Monday. Mathewson, capped on four occasions for New Zealand, has...
Worcester Warriors sign USA flanker Andrew Durutalo
9 years ago by Worcester WarriorsWorcester Warriors have strengthened their options in the back row with the signing of USA international Andrew Durutalo. The 29-year-old has 19 international appearances under his belt, crossing...
Class of 2017 inducted into Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive Premiership Rugby legends can now officially call themselves ‘Hall-of-Famers’ after they were inducted into the exclusive club this evening. The glittering ceremony at the Honourable...
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRebels appoint Tony Thorpe as new Team Director The Melbourne Rebels have lured former All Blacks manager Tony Thorpe across the Tasman to fill the club’s new Team Director role. The appointment...
