Canterbury head coach set to make Japanese switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury Mitre 10 Cup Head Coach Joe Maddock has announced the 2019 season will be his last in charge of the provincial side, having been appointed as an assistant coach at the Toshiba club in Japan. Maddock...
Japanese club sign Springbok centre and All Black prop
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knight have confirmed the signing of former All Black and Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett and Springbok centre Damian de Allende. Both players...
Scarlets appoint Glenn Delaney as defence coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have added another piece to their coaching jigsaw for next season with the appointment of Glenn Delaney as defence coach. Delaney is currently the defence coach with New Zealand Super...
Ronan O’Gara weighing up his options with multiple offers on the table
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland standoff Ronan O’Gara has denied reports that he has already signed a contract with Top 14 side La Rochelle and has stated that there are several offers on the table. Reports...
Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have announced a trio of re-signings made for the 2020 Super Rugby season with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue headling the signings. Goodhue joins lock Mitchell Dunshea and flanker...
Sam Whitelock's new deal includes a short stint in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury lock, Samuel Whitelock, and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have agreed a new deal, with the Test centurion signing through until 2023. The re-signing of the two-time...
World Rugby trial sees a 13-man bench used for in the Oceania Under 20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new World Rugby trial will see 13-man benches used during New Zealand’s opening match of the Oceania Under 20 Championship against Fiji. Following a World Rugby consultation, the U20s...
Richie Mo'unga pens new long term-deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders First Five-eighth Richie Mo'unga has today announced he has re-signed with the Crusaders, NZ Rugby and Canterbury through the 2022 season. The news is further good...
Worcester Warriors sign Blues Hooker Moulds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have continued their recruitment for next season with the signing of Blues and Northland hooker Matt Moulds, who is their seventh new signing for the 2019/20 season. Moulds...
Brad Thorn recommits to Reds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union has confirmed Reds head coach Brad Thorn will remain at Ballymore through 2020. Thorn’s contract extension will see him lead a world-class Reds coaching...
