All Black 7s squad named for Sydney leg
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyAll Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named a 13-strong squad for the first tournament of 2018, the Sydney Sevens, to be held next weekend. The squad’s only debutant, 18-year-old Caleb...
Friday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Morgan signs new deal at Cardiff Blues Full-back Matthew Morgan has signed a new deal to remain at Arms Park for next season. Morgan was set to come out of contract in the...
Former All Blacks front-row Dave Hewett to coach Southland
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbySouthland have appointed former All Blacks prop Dave Hewett as their new head coach for next season's Mitre 10 Cup. Hewett was the Crusaders' forwards coach for six years but earlier this year...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichalak to retire at the end of the season Lyon utility back Frédéric Michalak has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the current Top 14 season. The...
Rona signs with Waratahs
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies back Curtis Rona’s desire to play at the 2019 World Cup has led to him signing for the NSW Waratahs, instead of going overseas or returning to rugby league. Rona played three Tests for...
Friday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlaimalo switches Taniwha for Mako Solomon Alaimalo has signed a deal that will see him represent Tasman during the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season after two productive years with Northland. The outside back...
Trio added to Crusaders training squad
8 years ago by Crusaders RugbyThree-test lock-loose forward Jarrad Hoeata has been involved with the reigning Super Rugby champions as training cover and could benefit from the raft of injuries. The 34-year-old impressed...
Black Ferns grab rugby's top award
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyThe Black Ferns have been named Team of the Year for the first time ever, topping off a night of successes for the World Champions and women’s rugby at the ASB Rugby Awards in Auckland. Black...
I hope Raelene Castle ticks the crucial boxes, not just the right ones
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auDespite former Wallabies hooker and now Fox Sports commentator and successful businessman Phil Kearns being heavily favoured a fortnight ago, former Canterbury Bulldogs chief executive Raelene Castle has...
Raelene Castle set to be first female chief executive of Rugby Australia
8 years ago by The GuardianCastle will become first woman in charge of Australia’s major football codesShe was previously first female CEO of an NRL Club, at CanterburyFormer Canterbury NRL chief executive Raelene Castle is poised...
