"You can't re-sign Perenara." - Sir John Kirwan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary former All Black winger has voiced the controversial notion that there may no longer be place for TJ Perenara in the All Black camp when he returns from his stint in Japan. Perenara’s...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023. Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...
Wallabies lock set for Rebels return in 2022
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Pau lock Matt Philip has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia. The second-rower, who was a mainstay in the Wallabies starting XV in 2020 will...
Springboks start season preparations with alignment camps
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of...
British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa set to go ahead as scheduled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby SA are in full support for the British and Irish Lions to tour South Africa in July and August, despite coronavirus complications. The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa...
England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup. England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...
Aaron Shingler re-signs for Scarlets
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have announced that Wales international back-rower Aaron Shingler has signed a new contract. Shingler made his long-awaited comeback from a health issue against Munster earlier...
B&I Lions 2021 Tour Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed they are aligned on delivering the Lions Series in South Africa in the scheduled playing window. The Lions Board confirmed...
Freddie Burns to return to Welford Road
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFreddie Burns’ second stint at Welford Road will commence next season as the flyhalf has finalised a contract with Steve Borthwick’s Leicester Tigers. Currently plying his trade for...
