Pat Lam adds further firepower to Baabaas squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears coach Pat Lam has added a further four test internationals to his Barbarians squad to face England on June 2. Former All Blacks Charles Piutau and Liam Messam, along with powerful...
Match official appointments for pre World Cup tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the 63 confirmed men's international matches on the road to Rugby World Cup 2019. The appointments cover The Rugby Championship, the...
Waisake Naholo returns for the Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShannon Frizell returns from his All Blacks’ break to take his place at number eight for the Pulse Energy Highlanders against the Lions on Saturday (1.05am Sunday morning NZT). Elliot Dixon gets...
Ikitau & Lolesio Commit to Brumbies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies Academy graduates Len Ikitau and Noah Lolesio have signed new contracts to extend their stay with the club. Ikitau has signed until the end of 2021 whilst Lolesio will be with the Brumbies until...
Stuart Hogg backs Warren Gatland for Lions job
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland full-back Stuart Hogg has welcomed reports that Warren Gatland will coach the Lions in South Africa in two years' time. Stuart Hogg believes Warren Gatland has earned a third...
Toulon boss admits he may have been overly critical of Julian Savea
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has admitted he may have been 'too harsh' in his criticism of former All Blacks winger Julian Savea. Boudjellal slammed Savea in February following Toulon's 19-10...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJesse Kriel snubs UK interest to sign Japanese deal Following the news that Handre Pollard will leave the Bulls at the end of the season while RG Snyman is set to miss the 2020 season while off...
Ronan O’Gara weighing up his options with multiple offers on the table
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland standoff Ronan O’Gara has denied reports that he has already signed a contract with Top 14 side La Rochelle and has stated that there are several offers on the table. Reports...
Carter laughs off recall speculation and backs current eligibility rules
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has laughed off speculation that he will return to the All Blacks for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, after his name was thrown into the conversation following Damian McKenzie's...
James Marshall backed for starting role against the Jaguares
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes head coach John Plumtree has made just two changes to the starting XV to face the Jaguares in the round 14 Super Rugby match at Westpac Stadium on Friday night. The experienced James...
