Etene Nanai-Seturo signs with New Zealand Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby and the Rugby league side Warriors have reached an agreement in their dispute about Etene Nanai-Seturo's future with the teenage sensation now free to play rugby union. Following...
Asafo Aumua left out of Hurricanes squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAsafo Aumua took no part in the Hurricanes' final preseason victory over the Blues in Warkworth on Thursday and was a curious absence from Chris Boyd's 28-man squad to tour South Africa and Argentina. Last...
Who was the best flyhalf of the last 20 years?
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe period of 1998-2018 can be broken down into three main eras of dominance by three international teams. Rod Macqueen’s Wallaby team of 1998-2002, Clive Woodward’s England team of 2003-2007,...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMorgan Parra to miss the rest of the Six Nations with knee injury France scrum-half Morgan Parra will miss the rest of the Six Nations tournament after being ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a knee...
New and improved Super Rugby format explained ahead of opening weekend
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe much anticipated new look Super Rugby season kicks off in Cape Town on Saturday, as 2018 sees a reduction in the tournament from 18 teams back down to 15. In round one, the Stormers host the Jaguares...
Mark Bakewell joins Leicester Tigers as forwards coach with immediate effect
8 years ago by Leicester TigersThe highly respected New Zealand-born coach Mark Bakewell has accepted the role of forwards coach at Leicester Tigers, the club can confirm. Bakewell - who joined Bristol Rugby in February 2016...
Ioane to wing it in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues head coach Tana Umaga has confirmed that Rieko Ioane will play on the wing this season, after Ioane expressed an interest to shift to the midfield, just like Umaga during his playing career. Ioane...
Super Rugby – New Zealand Conference Guide
8 years ago by Rugby WorldThe strongest group in the competition, the New Zealand conference, will again be immensely competitive in 2018. Take a look at our guide belowCream of the Crop: The Crusaders topped the NZ conference...
Scarlets sign three up to NDC deals
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales internationals Jonathan Davies, Jake Ball and Gareth Davies have signed national dual contracts (NDC) with Scarlets Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union. National Dual Contract's are funded...
Do England have what it takes to topple the All Blacks?
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auMark the date in your rugby diary – November 10, 2018. That is the day England take on the All Blacks, in what will be the first match between the two nations for four years and six days. It is an unusual...
