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NZ Rugby announce 2018 financial losses

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby announced a loss of $1.9m for the 2018 financial year at its AGM meeting in Wellington on Wednesday.    Despite the losses, NZ Rugby are still ahead of budget by 44 per cent...

Former All Black resigns as sporting director of Pau

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a run of six defeats in their last seven Top 14 games, Simon Mannix has stepped down as Pau's sporting director.       Former New Zealand international Simon Mannix has resigned...

Brad Weber to lead the Chiefs with Brodie Retallick sidelined

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cheifs have been dealt futher injury blows ahead of their clash with the Lions, who are bottom of the South African conference.   Injured fullback Damian McKenzie will miss the remainder of...

Barretts and Savea rested for Sunwolves clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have named a largely experienced side to meet the Sunwolves for their round 10 Super Rugby match in Tokyo on Good Friday.     Fresh from their first bye of the season, Hurricanes...

Liam Coltman commits to Highlanders

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the recent re-signing of halfback Aaron Smith, All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman has also re-signed with his Super Rugby club and New Zealand Rugby through to 2022.     29-year-old...

Watch: Ma'a Nonu rolls back the years with a bulldozing run

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ma'a Nonu has certainly hit the ground running in his return to Super Rugby with the Blues, so much so that he is in the conversation for the All Blacks squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.   This...

Ruaridh Dawson signs for Cornish Pirates

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second new face confirmed by the Cornish Pirates is scrum-half Ruaridh Dawson.     Born in Consett, in the north-west county of Durham, he has signed a one-year contract and will arrive...

Monday Morning Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia end Folau's contract over anti-gay message     Wallabies and NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau’s contract has been terminated by Rugby Australia following his homophobic...

Damian McKenzie ruled out of Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has revealed that Damian McKenzie will be out action for 8-9 months with a ruptured ACL injury.     INJURY UPDATE | #AllBlacks coach Steve Hansen reveals that...

South Africa take the title after stunning comeback in Singapore

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa denied Fiji back-to-back titles in Singapore with a dramatic 20-19 victory in the Cup final at the National Stadium.     England claimed the bronze medal with a vital victory...