Former New Zealand flanker Dylan Mika dies aged 45
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyFlanker Mika played seven Tests for the All Blacks and was a member of their 1999 World Cup squad.
Winston Stanley forced to retire on medical grounds
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins centre Winston Stanley has today confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 29-year-old Samoan international has been forced to retire on medical grounds. Winner...
Rory Best signs IRFU contract extension to the end of the RWC 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU have announced that Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best has signed a contract extension to the end of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Best, who took over the Ireland captaincy ahead of...
Savea back in All Black mix
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Julian Savea has returned to the All Blacks' fold having not been involved with the national side since last year's British and Irish Lions tour, the wing is one of 11 Hurricanes...
Conor Murray gives Ireland reason to dream of making it big in Japan | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianThe scrum-half’s dominating display against England should give Joe Schmidt belief for next year’s World CupWith the clock turned red, even the heavens were smiling on Ireland, a flurry of snow serving...
Not Every Kiwi Wants To Head To Europe
8 years ago by Rugby WorldHurricanes centre Vince Aso has turned down lucrative offers to move to France. Staying: Vince Aso is staying in New Zealand (Getty Images) Hurricanes centre Vince Aso has turned down lucrative offers...
Vince Aso re-signs with the Hurricanes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes utility back Vince Aso has penned a new two-year deal with the Hurricanes through to 2020. The 23-year-old has reportedly turned down salaries in France starting around $500,000...
Ireland Looking to Return to Soldier Field
8 years ago by Rugby WorldThe IRFU is looking to return to the scene of their colossal victory against the All Blacks in 2016. Victory: Jamie Heaslip celebrates beating the All Blacks in 2016 (Getty Images) The IRFU is looking...
Thursday Evening round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDTH van der Merwe re-joins Glasgow Glasgow Warriors have completed the signing of winger DTH van der Merwe, who has re-joined the PRO14 side with immediate effect. The Canada international has signed...
Saints announce the signing of All Black World Cup-winning prop
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have today confirmed that Ben Franks will be joining the club from the 2018/19 season. The 34-year-old former All Black arrives at Franklin’s Gardens from fellow Aviva...
