Robbie Fruean to retire due to heart problems
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh centre Robbie Fruean is set to call time on his career on medical grounds – according to reports. Fruean has a well-documented history of heart problems and has undergone open...
Augustine Pulu to lead Blues in 2018
8 years ago by Blues RugbyHalfback Augustine Pulu will captain the Blues in the 2018 Super Rugby Championships. Coach Tana Umaga said Pulu, along with previous captains Jerome Kaino and James Parsons, form part of the...
Looking to Longbottom for a lift in spirits
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe post-mortem on the Wallabies’ woeful end to the year against Scotland is dead to me. The knives have been driven deep, and deservedly so. On the back of a long-awaited win over the All Blacks,...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets sign Scrum half Jantjies signed on loan Scarlets have signed scrum-half Herschel Jantjies on a short-term loan for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Cheetahs Rugby. Jonathan...
Rene Ranger somehow finds Victor Vito with unbelievable reverse flick pass
8 years ago by Rugby DumpLa Rochelle scored six tries to comfortably beat Pau 44-14 in their Top 14 clash at the weekend, with a number of former All Blacks on show. Most notable of which was the combination between Rene Ranger...
Wales Team to face South Africa
8 years ago by Wales RugbyWales have made 5 changes to the side that faced the All Blacks to face Springboks on Saturday. Hadleigh Parkes is set to make his debut at 12. Parkes qualifies for Wales on residency grounds...
WATCH: Rieko Ioane's 10 Test tries from 2017
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving made his first test start against the British and Irish Lions in June earlier this year Rieko Ioane would go on to make 10 further appearances for New Zealand scoring 10 tries. He was also...
Edinburgh hand John Hardie three-month suspension over 'gross misconduct'
8 years ago by Edinburgh RugbyScotland and Edinburgh flanker John Hardie has been handed a three-month suspension following the conclusion of an internal investigation for gross misconduct. Hardie, 29, was initially suspended...
2017 in review for (most) top rugby nations
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWe’ve come to the end of another enthralling and surprising rugby year. Here’s my report card for each of the teams. 1. New Zealand The world’s premier rugby nation is still the world’s...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAli Price Signs New Deal With Warriors Scotland scrum-half Ali Price has signed a new two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors. Just four days after scoring a try for Scotland in their 53-24 victory...
