A gutsy defensive effort by Otago to record historic win
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the back of 6 wins on the trot and an unbeaten season thus far, the men from Auckland had their eyes set on another scalp. However it was a Matt Faddes hat trick and a good defensive effort that saw...
Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition. Thomas Waldrom - Wellington The...
Championship Round 19 Team Sheets
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJersey Reds squad v Rotherham Titans Backs (15-9) Scott Van Breda (co-capt), James Newey, Apakuki Ma'afu, George Eastwell, Jason Worrall, Brendan Cope, Joel Dudley Forwards (1-8) Roy Godfrey...
Scrum-half David Mele among list of players set to leave...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryScrum-half David Mele is set to leave Leicester Tigers after the club confirmed its departure list.Centres Terrence Hepetema and Javiah Pohe are also among those players leaving the club alongside winger...
Leicester Tigers news: Freddie Burns set to start Aviva...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers have named fly-half Freddie Burns in their starting line-up to face Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road on Saturday (3pm). Burns' participation had been in doubt after...
Leicester Tigers sign huge American lock forward Greg Peterson
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers have signed a huge lock forward who has become the club's second American international.Greg Peterson is 6 foot 8 inches tall and weighs in at nearly 20 stone.The 23-year-old joins...
Rugby Banter Page Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 1st December: Chiefs Utility Back, Marshall, To Join Gloucester: Chiefs and Tasman utility back Tom Marshall is reportedly close to inking a deal to join Gloucester in England's rugby Premiership.The...
Tigers sign son of former All Blacks captain
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumJack Whetton is joining All Blacks legend Brad Thorn at Aviva Premiership powerhouse Leicester Tigers to cover injury crisis in second-row
Tigers seal deal for Whetton
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed Auckland lock Jack Whetton until the end of the season with an option to extend the deal.
Leicester Tigers sign lock Whetton
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers sign lock Jack Whetton on a deal until the end of the season, reports BBC Radio Leicester.