Quartet sign for Honda Heat
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHonda Heat have confirmed the signing of four players, with three South Africans joining the club as well as a New Zealander. The Top League side have found a replacement for RG Snyman,...
Where to next for Dan Carter?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt 38, former All Blacks great Dan Carter will see attract numerous offers for his services despite the tough times clubs are facing worldwide. Carter is currently a free agent with his final...
Andy Ellis and Dan Carter Swansongs Cut Short
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and Crusaders scrum-half Andy Ellis has confirmed his abrupt retirement from rugby after the remainder of the Japanese Top League was called off due to the global pandemic. Ellis,...
French Rugby President Proposes Plan To Scrap Champions Cup For Club World Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation, revealed in an interview with Midi Olympique that he has plans for a six-week club competition to be held every year, featuring...
Former Scotland Scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw Set For Surprising Move
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is set to leave Clermont at the end of the season with the club having already signed a replacement for Morgan Parra. Parra and Laidlaw's contracts were both...
Japan's Top League Cancels The Remainder Of The Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan's top professional league, the Top League, has been cancelled the league organiser's confirmed on Monday. The remaining 42 matches have been called off to help stem the spread of the coronavirus...
Further postponements due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak - Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA number of games across multiple leagues have been impacted by the outbreak of the coronavirus. Below you will see all the games postponed with the list being updated following the confirmation...
What games have been impacted by the Coronavirus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA number of rugby matches around the world have already been impacted by the spread of the coronavirus. The virus has claimed over 3,825 lives around the world and it is believed that there are more...
Matsushima to join Clermont from July 2020
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath has today confimed that Japan fullback/wing Kotaro Matsushima will join Clermont after the Top League 2020 season. 松島幸太朗「ASMクレルモン・オーヴェルニュ」への移籍のお知らせ！...
Top League Highlights: Suntory Sungoliath v Shining Arcs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the outlook of the first half, it was easy to see that Suntory Sungoliath had the upper hand over their opponents, NTT Communications Shining Arcs. The second half proved to be a much more even affair...
