Glen Jackson considers career change after World Cup snub
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMissing out on a spot among 12 referees at the Rugby World Cup has prompted New Zealand referee Glen Jackson to consider his future. World Rugby is to release the official list of referees for...
Star Australian Schoolboy Lured Back from Christchurch To Sign With The Brumbies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australian Schoolboy star Nick Frost has penned a deal with the Brumbies and has moved back to Australia having spent a year and half in the Crusaders Development Program. Frost, a 205cm...
Chiefs secure the long-term future of star outside back
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have announced that impressive outside back Shaun Stevenson has re-signed with the side until 2023. The 22-year-old debuted for the Chiefs in 2016 against the Crusaders, a year after...
How The 2019 Super Rugby Season Is Shaping Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are past the halfway point in Super Rugby and boy have we seen a fair amount of shock performances and results in this season’s competition. The Australian and South African conferences...
Former All Black Thomson,37, returns to rugby a year after spinal infection
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flanker Adam Thomson is making his return to rugby after overcoming the serious spinal infection that kept him in a Japanese hospital for two months in 2018. The 37-year-old...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World...
Sevu Reece's contract situation could prevent him from representing Fiji
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders winger Sevu Reece is on Fiji head coach John McKee's radar for a place in his squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan but his contract situation may prevent him from turning out for his country...
Highlanders chase Crusaders first five for next season - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders are reportedly looking to snap up the signature of Crusaders' first five Mitchell Hunt for next year as the Dunedin franchise continue their search to replace Lima Sopoaga. According...
Sam Whitelock's new deal proves New Zealand Rugby will reward loyalty
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has made an unprecedented deal in order to keep one of the best locks in the game in New Zealand with Sam Whitelock penning a new four-year deal. The test centurion has...
Bryn Gatland set for six months on the sidelines
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland will return to New Zealand after his son Bryn Gatland suffered a serious foot injury playing for Highlanders in Super Rugby. The fly-half suffered the injury during...
