Israel Dagg announces his retirement from rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Crusaders outside back Israel Dagg has confirmed he is hanging up his boots, announcing his retirement from rugby. The injury-enforced announcement comes after 30-year-old...
The reasoning behind the worst haircut in Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Waikato and New Zealand Maori forward Jacob Skeen was in the spotlight recently after he was pictured with one of the most outrageous haircuts you will see on a rugby pitch while playing in Japan...
Maiden Start for Swain as Alaalatoa & Pulu Return
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAcademy product Darcy Swain will start his first every Super Rugby match as the Plu500 Brumbies head to Christchurch to tackle the Crusaders in Round 8 of the competition. Swain, who recently...
Highly touted powerhouse wing set for Crusaders' Super Rugby debut
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders are set to play their first home game in three rounds of Super Rugby, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side for Saturday evening's match against the Brumbies. Robertson...
Should Super Rugby's ace place kicker leave Japan?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Highlanders flyhalf Hayden Parker has been making the headlines for his incredible goal kicking record that has seen him convert his last 32 attempts at goal for the Sunwolves. Heading...
Bedford Blues sign up three more for 2019/20
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBedford Blues have announced the capture of three new players for the 2019/20 Championship season. Arriving at Goldington Road in the summer will be scrum half Grayson Hart from London...
Super Rugby Milestone up for Jaco Peyper
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African referee Jaco Peyper will on Saturday become only the fourth referee in history to officiate his 100 Super Rugby matches when he takes charge of the Trans-Tasman clash between the Crusaders...
New Zealand Rugby commit to Crusaders re-branding
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby have announced that they will engage independent research company, Research First, to seek feedback and provide recommendations on the Crusaders team name and brand,...
Crusaders to review Super Rugby club's name and branding after Christchurch massacre
7 years ago by The GuardianClub acts on calls for change after terrorist attacksNew Zealand team to retain current name this seasonThe Christchurch-based Super Rugby club, the Crusaders, have confirmed a name change and rebranding...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Tovey to join Ealing Trailfinders from Bristol Bears Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Jack Tovey from Bristol Bears for the 2019/20 season. The centre came...
