Chris Ashton and Michael Rhodes Named in England training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 44-man pre-season training squad to convene from Saturday 4 August until Monday 6 August. Chris Ashton (Sale Sharks) is selected having returned to...
Dane Coles included All Blacks training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in an All Blacks training squad in the build-up to the Rugby Championship. There is no guarantee he will face Australia in...
Ryan Lonergan signs new two-year deal with Brumbies
8 years ago by Brumbies RugbyThe Brumbies have announced that young Canberra-born scrumhalf and Junior Wallabies captain Ryan Lonergan has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the club through the 2019-2020 Super Rugby seasons. Lonergan,...
Player Ratings: Crusaders v Hurricanes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Crusaders' 20th Super Rugby home playoff win we rated both side's starting XVs out of 10: CRUSADERS: 15. David Havili - 8 A solid game from Havili as he repaid...
Chiefs duo re-sign
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have announced the retention of front rowers Aidan Ross and Angus Ta’avao who have both re-signed. The pair has received a long-term boost with Ross and Ta’avao...
Oupa Mohoje named new Cheetahs captain
8 years ago by Cheetahs RugbyOupa Mohoje will be leading the Cheetahs in the 2018/19 PRO14 championships, confirms Coach Franco Smith. “Oupa is true Free Stater and the perfect example of a player who played his way...
Hurricanes Unchanged for Semi-Final
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have named an unchanged starting XV to head south for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders at Christchurch's AMI Stadium. After defeating the Chiefs 32-31 in...
Blues sign All Black Prop
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and New Zealand Rugby have announced that All Black and North Harbour prop Karl Tu'inukuafe will join the Super Rugby club for the next three years. The 25-year-old has enjoyed...
Wilson to captain Bath Rugby at Premiership Rugby 7s
8 years ago by Bath RugbyJack Wilson will captain Bath Rugby at the Premiership Rugby 7s at Franklin's Gardens on 27-28 July. The Bath Rugby winger, who has been capped at international level for New Zealand and England...
Super Rugby Playoff Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick our team of the Week after the Hurricanes, Crusaders, Waratahs and Lions booked their places in the Super Rugby semi-finals. 1. Toby Smith An improved scrummaging performance compared...
