Sam Simmonds, Marcus Smith and Poppy Cleall scoop player awards
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt should come as little-to-no surprise that the Rugby Players’ Association Player Of The Year award has gone to Exeter Chiefs number 8 Sam Simmonds. The award...
McMillan rings the changes for Chiefs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has rung the changes for his side travelling to Sydney to take on the NSW Waratahs on Saturday. Aidan Ross returns at loosehead prop, shifting Reuben O’Neill...
Rebels change three to face the Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have selected their final Match Day 23 for this year’s inaugural Trans-Tasman competition. The Rebels will head into Saturday afternoon’s clash eager to end their season...
What each New Zealand team needs to make the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman kicks off this weekend with all five New Zealand teams still in with a chance at qualifying for the final. With the Australian...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players that will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Quinn Roux has moved on after 7 years at Connacht, Stephen...
John Hardie to retire from professional rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons flanker John Hardie has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. The 32-year-old has played provincial rugby for his native...
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...
Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. Back-rower...
Match Schedule Change: Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders Round 5 match, originally scheduled for AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 12 June, will now be played...
Wallaby lock saves Pau from Top 14 relegation in dramatic fashion
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby lock Matt Philip, who will return to Australia, scored twice in Pau's final Top 14 game of the season on Saturday to help his side to 41-25 win over Montpellier. Capped nine times...
