All Black captain suffers double haematoma injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read's return to action was cut short on Friday, but neither Sam Whitelock nor Scott Robertson seemed too concerned by the injury. Sam Whitelock is confident the injury...
Kieran Read's career in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, as he prepares to step down from New Zealand duty. Kieran Read announced on Wednesday that he is to retire...
Kieran Read Explains Snubbing European Move
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read had been linked with Racing 92 and a Premiership switch, but said it was a "pretty straightforward" decision to move to Japan. New Zealand captain Kieran...
Hansen hails departing Read
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says Kieran Read has enhanced the legacy of the All Blacks jersey in a "remarkable" career. Steve Hansen saluted Kieran Read as "one...
John Dobson confirmed as new Stormers Coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers have confirmed that John Dobson will replace Robbie Fleck as the Stormers head coach at the end of the 2019 season. Fleck’s contract will expire at the end of October...
All Blacks Captain Kieran Read Off to Japan After World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Captain and Crusader's centurion, Kieran Read, has confirmed that 2019 will be his swansong year in New Zealand Rugby. 33-year-old Read will join Japanese club Toyota...
All Blacks captain Kieran Read to play in Japan after World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian33-year-old to bring down curtain on Test careerExperienced No 8 signs up to play for Toyota Verblitz All Blacks captain Kieran Read has signed up to play with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz after this...
Monday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina change selection policy for 2019 In February Springbok director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus confirmed that South Africa have dropped their 30 test cap rule for selecting overseas-based...
Verblitz sign Le Roux & bring in Gert Smal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapanese club Toyota Verblitz have announced the signing of Willie Le Roux from Wasps. The 29-year-old Springbok fullback will join the club following the completion of...
Australian Conference: Player Ins and Outs?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, we bring you a comprehensive list of transfers which have happened in the Australian conference. The...
