Four SA Super Rugby teams on the verge of joining the PRO14 next year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African Super Rugby sides – the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers – are set to join Europe’s Pro14 competition by early next year, according to a report by The Daily...
Pro14 | Munster v Connacht line ups and preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second Irish derby of the weekend pits Munster against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Connacht lurk two spots below Johann van Graan’s men who will be hoping...
The Blues add further depth to their back row with the signing of All Black flanker Dillon Hunt
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have added to their back row stocks with outstanding North Harbour loose forward Dillon Hunt returning home to Auckland to join the Blues in Super Rugby after four seasons with the...
Wallabies on sabbatical hammer another nail in Super Rugby's coffin | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianMichael Hooper and other high-profile players will be absent next year, just when showcasing the best talent will be criticalMichael Hooper’s sabbatical in Japan next year will be a great outcome for...
Crusaders confident of retaining Scott Robertson
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will still be the Crusaders' head coach even if he takes up a role with the British and Irish Lions next year according to the franchise's chief executive Colin Mansbridge. Robertson,...
The Weekend's Super Rugby AU Line Ups
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the penultimate weekend of Super Rugby AU, the third-placed Waratahs (15) must beat the fourth-placed Rebels (14) to have any chance of making the top-three and qualifying for the finals given they...
Michael Hooper set for Japan in 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper has accepted a sabbatical deal to join Japanese team Toyota Verblitz next year on a six-month deal. The 28-year-old, who will link up with former Waratahs...
Saints coaches Dowson, Ferguson and Vesty sign contract extensions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that the Club’s attack coach Sam Vesty, forwards coach Phil Dowson and assistant coach Matt Ferguson have all signed extensions to their contracts. The...
Rugby armistice with New Zealand still leaves Australia with plenty to do | Matt McILraith
6 years ago by The GuardianRugby Australia appears to have emerged a winner from the trans-Tasman saga but sporting politics rarely stands stillAfter the war comes peace. While both sides now privately downplay the theatrics of...
Kieran Read signs on to play in the Mitre 10 Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union has confirmed the signing of former All Blacks captain Kieran Read for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season. Read, who hails from the South Auckland region...
