Super Rugby will be short and sharp but critical to the future of the game in Australia | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianThe shortened, slimmed-down competition kicks off this week with its success or otherwise set to have a lasting impactIt will be the shortest season in Australian Super Rugby history, but it will potentially...
Saracens sign Namibian international back-rower
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens latest acquisition is in the form of powerful back-rower Janco Venter. The 25 year old, who represented Stellenbosch University and Western Province as he climbed the ladder, has been...
Australian players accept 30% pay cut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to Skysports.com, it is reported that Australian rugby players have accepted a 30% pay cut which will last until the end of September. Rob Clarke, chief executive of Rugby Australia...
Reds and Waratahs name their sides for Super Rugby AU opener
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySt.George Queensland Reds head coach Brad Thorn has named his team for Friday’s Vodafone Super Rugby AU season opener against New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium. In a reshuffled forward pack,...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe. We...
Rebels to temporarily relocate to Canberra after COVID-19 spike
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rebels are facing scheduling concerns just a little over a week from the start of Super Rugby AU. Melbourne-based franchise the Rebels will temporarily relocate to Canberra ahead...
The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations. The...
WATCH: Taniela Tupou joins the 200kg club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby tighthead prop Taniela Tupou has joined the 200kg bench press club. The 24-year-old hit the mark during the Reds' pre-season for Super Rugby Au. 💪 @TanielaTupou...
Lyon Confirm Six New Signings With Two Players Returning To The Club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon have confirmed the signing of six players ahead of the 2020/21 season with two of the six players returning to the club. The two returning players include former France International,...
Greg Holmes leaves Exeter Chiefs for Western Force
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreg Holmes has called time on his stint with Exeter Chiefs and looks set to return home to Australia and take up with the revived Western Force side for Super Rugby AU. Holmes, who boasts 27...
