David Pocock retires: Australian great quits rugby to focus on conservation efforts
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer Wallabies star will not return to Panasonic Wild Knights‘Time was right’ to call time on 15-year careerDavid Pocock, one of the finest rugby union players to represent Australia, has announced...
Experience v Youth: Dave Rennie's Wallaby selection headaches
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia and New Zealand kick-off new eras on Sunday with Ian Foster and Dave Rennie opening their accounts as test head coaches. The first Bledisloe Cup test of the year will be the start...
Springbok lock returns to the Bulls
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock, Jason Jenkins, has returned to Loftus Versfeld on short term loan from Japanese Top League outfit, Toyota Verblitz, and will be available for the impending South African domestic competition. The...
Marais re-joins Gloucester on a short-term deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester have confirmed that hooker Franco Marais will remain at the club until the end of the season. The 27-year-old hooker has previously made 35 appearances for the Cherry & Whites and...
Western Force add All Black Experience
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force has today announced the signing of 2011 World Cup-winning All Black Richard Kahui to their Super Rugby AU squad. Kahui, who plays predominantly as an outside-centre,...
Unknown Australian fly half has been ripping it up in the Japanese Top League
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAustralian playmaker Sam Greene has a pretty impressive highlights reel from the Japanese Top League prior to its cancellation in March.
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw signs for Japanese club Shining Arcs
6 years ago by The GuardianScrum-half retired from international duty last yearBeauden Barrett and George Kruis also heading to JapanFormer Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will be playing for Japanese Top League side NTT Shining...
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw has signed a deal to join Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs along with Australians' Anaru Rangi and Liam Gill. In January, it was confirmed...
Angry London Irish claim Gloucester illegally approached coach Skivington
6 years ago by The GuardianGeorge Skivington had been forwards coach with the ExilesLondon Irish suggest breach of code has occurredLondon Irish insist they will “consider all options” after Gloucester announced the appointment...
One more year? Matt Giteau set to extend his career in the USA's Major League Rugby - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau looks as if he may play one more season of rugby despite saying that 2020 would be his final year as a professional. The Sydney Morning...
