Owen Franks to bid farewell to New Zealand at end of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the best props of the modern era, All Blacks and BNZ Crusaders centurion Owen Franks has announced he will be leaving New Zealand Rugby at the end of 2019. 31-year-old Franks...
New Zealand Conference: Ins and Outs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, we continue our series by bringing you a comprehensive list of transfers which have happened...
Australian Conference: Player Ins and Outs?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, we bring you a comprehensive list of transfers which have happened in the Australian conference. The...
Tigers Sign Crusaders Loose Forward
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders back-rower Jordan Taufua, who earned his first call-up with the All Blacks in 2018, is set to join Leicester Tigers next season. A former Under-20s cap with both Samoa and New...
Exiles Sign Wallabies Duo
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have confirmed the signing of Waratahs and Wallabies pair Curtis Rona and Nick Phipps for the 2019/20 season. Rona, a 26-year-old centre, made his name with NRL clubs...
Fillings The Gaps In Coventry Next Season: Five Players Wasps should add to their shortlist
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps are set to lose a number of players at the season with Willie Le Roux, Jake Cooper-Wolley, Nathan Hughes and Will Stuart all confirmed departees. The likes of Elliot...
Scott Robertson heading abroad?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders coach Scott Robertson has thrown a spanner in the works for the appointment of Steve Hansen's successor. The former All Black flanker has admitted he could leave New...
2018 New Zealand Rugby Award Winners
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby• Kendra Cocksedge dominates awards taking Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year and Fiao’o Faamausili Medal• Black Ferns Sevens win first ever adidas New Zealand Team of...
Crusaders’ Brad Mooar to replace Pivac at Scarlets
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Champions Crusaders Assistant Coach Brad Mooar will replace Wayne Pivac as Scarlets Head Coach. Scarlets have confirmed that Brad Mooar has been signed...
The next All Black coach?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is set to make a decision on his involvement with the All Blacks at the end of November. Hansen was Graham Henry's assistant during the All Blacks...
