Fitting video tribute after Sam Warburton is forced to retire from rugby
8 years ago by Rugby DumpPlaudits abound for Sam Warburton, who today announced his retirement from the game with immediate effect. Still under 30-years-old, his body has not recovered from the wear and tear of high level professional...
Sam Warburton was a coach’s dream and will be an enormous loss to Wales | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianThe youngest player to captain a side at a World Cup has called it a day at 29Sam Warburton was reflecting at the start of last year on how long his career may have to run. He had turned 28 two months...
Jordan Payne signs two-year contract with Cornish Pirates
8 years ago by Cornish PiratesThe Cornish Pirates are able to confirm that Kiwi centre Jordan Payne has signed a two-year contract with the club. Aged 25, the Auckland-born player, who joins from top Japanese side NEC Green Rockets,...
Ultimate Rugby's Super Rugby Season Awards
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into the Super Rugby playoffs we have handed out awards for the 2018 Super Rugby Player of the Year, Most Valued Player and more. Rookie Forward of the Year - Shannon Frizell Highlanders...
Former Wales Captain Calls Time On Illustrious Career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues, Wales and British & Irish Lion flanker Sam Warburton, OBE, has called timed on his illustrious rugby career. Capped 74 times by Wales and a further five by the British &...
7 Changes to Chiefs Starting XV for Super Rugby Quarter-Final
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs head coach Colin Cooper has made 7 changes to his starting XV that beat the Hurricanes 28-24 last weekend. All Blacks Charlie Ngatai, Nathan Harris, Damian McKenzie and Sam Cane all...
Israel Dagg confirms move to Japan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran fullback Israel Dagg has ruled himself out of All Blacks contention for the rest of the year after signing a short-term Japan contract. The 66-Test veteran confirmed he will join the Canon...
Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett recommit to New Zealand Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes have re-signed two key players, with loose forward Ardie Savea and outside back Jordie Barrett re-committing to the national body and the Super...
Tom Coventry to join Blues coaching team
8 years ago by Blues RugbyThe Blues has confirmed that current North Harbour coach Tom Coventry is to join the Super Rugby club next season as an assistant coach Coventry will join the coaching group alongside Tana Umaga and Tasman...
Rebels fall short of Super Rugby finals as only Waratahs remain
8 years ago by The GuardianNSW to host Highlanders in quarter-final next weekendAustralia’s Rebels and Brumbies both fall just shortNSW Waratahs are the only Australian team in the Super Rugby finals, after the Melbourne Rebels...
