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McKenzie & Chiefs to part ways

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waikato Chiefs supporters will miss the sight of the blond-haired magician that is Damian McKenzie running out in their colours as the 26 year old looks set to make the move to Japan.    Chief...

Cooper unlikely to feature against ABs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It appears that those looking forward to seeing Quade Copper don the golden Wallaby jersey again will be in for some disappointment as general consensus is that the flyhalf will be overlooked by head coach...

The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures.   Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...

The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off.   While the PROD2 is not France's...

The Rugby Championship 2021: Springboks imperious against Argentina

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Australia and New Zealand's latest meeting called off, all eyes will be on South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.   There will be two very different-looking sides when South...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Dave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected.   The law...

Finn Russell to become highest paid player in the world?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika and the Japanese-based Green Rockets Tokatsu are reportedly hot on the trail of Scotland and Lions flyhalf Finn Russell and are prepared to strike a deal which would...

Debut on the cards for Jaden Hendrikse, Jantjies ruled out

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaden Hendrikse has been called up to the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay following the withdrawal of Herschel Jantjies due to injury.   Jantjies...

Blair Cowan leaves London Irish

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm that Blair Cowan has left the Club to pursue a new challenge in Japan.     Earlier this week, Cowan, 35, asked the Club to consider an early release from his contract...