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International Friendlies

2018

Eddie Jones quits England to lead Australia

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following England’s disappointing 2018 Six Nations campaign, Eddie Jones has handed in his resignation and has taken up a new role with the Wallabies.   Jones has been named as the Wallabies...

Henry Speight commits to Australian Rugby until the end of 2019

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies and Brumbies winger Henry Speight has signed a new deal with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2019. The 19-Test star has put to paper on a one-year extension to see him...

Kieran Read's return delayed

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks captain is in doubt for the New Zealand's June Tests against France after his return to the Crusaders side has been delayed.   Read hasn't played since the Test win over Scotland in Edinburgh...

Kwagga quits Blitzboks to chase Springboks dream

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kwagga Smith has put his sevens career on hold in order to pursue his ambition to play for the Springboks.   Smith played for the Blitzboks in the first four tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens...

Barrett offered biggest Rugby deal ever!

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to a report by Sydney's Telegraph a French Top 14 side have offered All Blacks flyhalf, Beauden Barrett, a deal that would make him the highest paid rugby player in the world.   The report...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Plumtree to coach Hurricanes The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have announced that John Plumtree will take the Head Coach role for the 2019 Super Rugby season. Plumtree will take over from Chris...

Whiteley set to sign a Springbok contract

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to reports Lions captain, Warren Whiteley is set to become the first player to be rewarded with a national contract by new Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.   Whiteley has been played and...

New Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus talks about his plans for the national side

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly appointed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explains his plans for the year and looks ahead to the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Sharks injury update

6 years ago by Sharks Rugby

Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen is set to miss the entire Super Rugby season because of the knee injury he suffered during the Springboks' end-of-year tour.    The 28-year-old tore ligaments...

Japan confirms 2018 June Internationals

6 years ago by Japan Rugby

The JRFU has confirmed Japan's 2018 June Internationals. Japan will face Italy twice and Georgia once in their build-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup.   Japan is currently ranked 11th in the World...