Beauden Barrett's millionaire Japan deal could mark a change in professional rugby contracts
6 years ago by Rugby DumpBeauden Barrett signing with Tokyo-based franchise Suntory Sungoliath is currently the talk of New Zealand and world rugby and it raises a few questions about how player contracts need to be handled in...
Southern Hemisphere rugby set for major shake-up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecent events pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic have cast a shadow over the future of SANZAAR as some key players seem intent on breaking away, according to a report in newshub.co.nz. This comes...
SANZAAR confident of 2020 Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report from stuff.co.nz, SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos appears confident that the annual Rugby Championship competition, featuring Southern Hemisphere giants South Africa, New Zealand,...
The Final 10: All Blacks v South Africa (2018)
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDown 30-18 with ten minutes to go, the All Blacks had to dig deep to snatch victory against South Africa in Pretoria. Here is a look at the last 10 minutes of the clash in Loftus Versfeld in...
Report: Three rounds of Premiership midweek matches planned
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership clubs could face three rounds of midweek fixtures in order to finish the season by the end of October according to a report by Standard Sport. The three-midweek slots pencilled...
Crusaders sensation Will Jordan's career nearly ended before it began
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThroughout the truncated Super Rugby season and New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa equivalent, Will Jordan has propelled himself into one of the form full-backs at the moment.
Intense New Zealand schools match goes down to the wire, producing outstanding tries
6 years ago by Rugby DumpOne of the most prized school rugby rivalries in New Zealand took place at the weekend, with Sacred Heart College Auckland snatching a dramatic last-minute victory over Auckland Grammar.
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw has signed a deal to join Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs along with Australians' Anaru Rangi and Liam Gill. In January, it was confirmed...
Blues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two years to his initial contract after joining the Blues in 2019, having...
Super Rugby AU debut highlights New Zealand's ascendancy | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianSuper Rugby AU kicked off on the weekend and it was soon apparent the gap in standard between Australian and New Zealand rugby is as wide as everSuper Rugby teams from Australia and New Zealand are not...
