The Rumour Mill
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all European clubs preparing for the 2018/19 season we take a look at the latest transfer rumours doing the rounds. Jackson on a number of Shortlists A number of reports have linked former...
Heineken returns as Champions Cup title partner
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR has announced that Heineken will return as the title partner of the European Rugby Champions Cup from the 2018/19 season. The four-year deal will see the tournament renamed as the...
Pienaar to join Ulster's coaching staff in 2019?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with Midilibre Montpellier president Mohad Altrad confirmed that Ruan Pienaar's family has failed to adapt to life in the South West of France and ultimately moved back to...
All Blacks call in injury cover trio
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Luke Romano and Tom Franklin and Crusaders stand-in captain Matt Todd will join the All Blacks camp in Auckland this week as injury cover in preparation for this month's Test series against France. Chiefs...
Squire escapes ban; available to face France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders flanker Liam Squire will be available for selection for the All Blacks in their three-Test series after escaping a suspension for striking with the shoulder. A Sanzaar foul play review committee...
Rhule on the Move?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by South African news outlet Netwerk24, Springbok and Stormers winger Raymond Rhule could leave the Stormers at the end of Super Rugby having joined the Cape-based side less...
Injury concerns mount for All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen may need to adjust his plans for the opening test match against France next week after a number of his charges did not take the field in round 16 of Super Rugby. The...
Top 14 Final - Key Battles
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe table-toppers Montpellier face the 2014 winners Castres this weekend at the Stade de France in a final that is one of the hardest to call in years. Montpellier have had a season to remember, winning...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
France youngsters score potential Try of the Tournament at U20 Championships
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFrance scored one of the best tries of the season as they beat Ireland in this year's U20 Championship on the opening day on Wednesday. Ireland came close late but the home side got their campaign off...
