The Best Of: Ash Dixon 2021 Highlanders season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Maori All Blacks, Highlanders & Hawke's Bay skipper Ash Dixon's announcement that he's headed to Japan at the end of the year, here's a look back at his 2021 Super Rugby season with the Highlanders.
Saints sign Fiji scrum-half Frank Lomani
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian international Frank Lomani will join Northampton Saints from Australian side Melbourne Rebels ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 25-year-old scrum-half is expected to land at Franklin’s...
Moana Pasifika granted unconditional licence for 2022 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMoana Pasifika has been granted an unconditional licence to join a planned new professional rugby competition next year, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced today. The NZR Board’s...
Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika and Richie Asiata sign new Reds deals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds re-signing spree has continued with a further three players staying put at Ballymore. Frontrow trio Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika and Richie Asiata will all remain at the...
Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. The Crusaders...
Ricky Riccitelli signs for the Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes and Taranaki hooker Ricky Riccitelli will move north to play his Super Rugby for the Blues from 2022. The 26-year-old, who has 71 caps for the Hurricanes under his belt, has signed...
Ian Foster on selecting the All Blacks 2021 squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster Ian Foster was sideline at the Blues v Highlanders Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final to look at the contenders for the 2021 All Blacks squad.
Melbourne Rebels Farewell Departing Players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have this week bid farewell to a number of valued members from their 2021 playing squad following the completion of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition last weekend. Melbourne...
Ere Enari signs two-year deal with Hawke's Bay Magpies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders halfback Ere Enari will play for the Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby team for the next two seasons. Enari, who was educated at Tu Toa in Manawatu and Auckland's St Kentigern College...
Brumbies 2021 departures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies are set to farewell a number of the playing squad following the completion of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. Proud Canberran Tom Cusack has made the decision to explore...