Stormers to be without Pieter-Steph for season opener
8 years ago by Stormers RugbyThe Stormers will be without Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit for their Super Rugby opener against the Jaguares on Saturday. The 25-year old, who finished...
Reggie Goodes announces retirement from rugby
8 years ago by Hurricanes RugbyHurricanes and Wellington Lions prop Reggie Goodes has announced his retirement from rugby. The 26-year-old has made the decision to end his playing career after taking medical advice following...
Maro Itoje puts friendship on ice in heat of battle with Alun Wyn Jones
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England youngster’s duel with his Lions second-row partner could hold the key to victory in the Six Nations match against Wales at TwickenhamLast summer’s Lions tour to New Zealand is history but...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland lose van der Flier for remainder of season Leinster and Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier has been ruled out for the remainder of the season having picked up a knee injury against...
HSBC New Zealand Sevens Relocates to Hamilton
8 years ago by Rugby WorldAfter 18 years in Wellington, the HSBC New Zealand Sevens has shifted up north to Hamilton, Oliver Pickup reports. Relocation: After 18 years of hosting the tournament, Wellington has been replaced by...
Northampton Saints appoint Chris Boyd as Director of Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have today confirmed Chris Boyd as the Club’s new Director of Rugby. The 59-year-old Kiwi has agreed a three-year deal and will begin his new role at Franklin’s...
Wellington’s McCaw passes: Vale Graham Williams
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA giant has fallen. Former All Black flanker and Wellington games record holder Graham (GC) Williams has died aged 72. In recent years Williams suffered from frontal lobe dementia and motor neurone disease....
Bulls & Stormers USA pre-season clash scrapped
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Super Rugby warm-up match between the Bulls and Stormers will no longer be played in Los Angeles. The Bulls released a statement saying that the clash has been moved due to issues regarding...
The Best All Black XV Playing In Europe
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ben Franks (London Irish, 47 Caps) - The 2015 World Cup final was the last of his 47 caps for the two-time World Cup winner. Ben joined London Irish from the Hurricanes after the RWC 2015. With...
OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Lima Sopoaga
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have confirmed that Highlanders flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has signed a three-year deal with Premiership side Wasps. Sopoaga, who has played 16 Tests for the All Blacks scoring...
