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Head Coach Rob Penney on the 2024 Crusaders Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 squad is out and it’s huge. International heavyweights flying in alongside legends of the game returning to home turf, peripheral new talent finally on the roster and some big names back...

On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...

White Believes BKT URC Appeal Will Help Lure Boks Back

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jake White believes South Africa’s involvement in the BKT URC will help lure World Cup-winning Springboks back home. The Vodacom Bulls boss feels the fact the country’s four franchises are...

GUMEDE HANDED DEBUT WITH CARR SET TO LEAD VODACOM BULLS IN CARDIFF

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Loose forward, Celimpilo ‘Mpilo’ Gumede has been handed his debut for the Vodacom Bulls this weekend when the Tshwane-based franchise visits Cardiff Rugby at Arms Park in Wales. Gumede –...

Internationals return for derby day fixture between Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All of Gloucester Rugby's Rugby World Cup contingent are back at Kingsholm and straight into the matchday squad for tomorrow's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bath Rugby at Kingsholm tomorrow night. It's...

Rob Penney, talks through 2024 Crusaders squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“Our 2024 Squad is very exciting and well balanced, it has a number of experienced Crusaders players with an exciting sprinkling of talented youth to keep all of us on our toes,” Penney said. The...

Moana Pasifika gear up to take the 2024 season by storm

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new wave of Moana Pasifika talent is set to light up DHL Super Rugby Pacific in 2024.  Twenty newly contracted players headline the 38-man squad. The team boasts 19 players that featured at...

Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have confirmed their 41-man Super Rugby Pacific squad for the 2024 season. In what is Les Kiss’ first playing squad in charge at Ballymore, 14 players with international experience...

New faces join the Highlanders squad for 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders will usher into the fold a swag of new players for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Some have already made brief appearances last season such as halfback Nathan Hastie, loose...

Crusaders name squad for season 28

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

International and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...