Reports suggest that French clubs have agreed to reduce salary caps
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vote on Wednesday will confirm the new salary caps for the TOP14 and PROD2, the top two club competitions in France, according to a report by RugbyRama. The organising body of French professional...
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club
4 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...
The Hurricanes sign former Blues' pivot Simon Hickey
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes backline is set to be bolstered with the signing of first-five Simon Hickey. Originally from Auckland, the 26-year-old made a name for himself as the Captain of the Kings College 1st...
Plans for Global Season "Dead in the Water" After French Opposition
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report from thetimes.co.uk, the notion of world rugby possibly adopting a global season format has been dashed as a result of stiff opposition from French clubs. The Ligue National...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe. We...
Gabriel Ibitoye set for shock move to France - reports
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTOP 14 strugglers Agen have been linked with the major cope of Harlequins' winger Gabriel Ibitoye according to a report by French newspaper Midi Olympique. Agen have finished the...
Bulls sign Jan Uys from Top 14 club Brive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of 26-year-old lock forward Jan Uys from French Top 14 club CA Brive who will join the Bulls as of 1 July. Uys spent the last few seasons with CA Brive...
TOP14 To Adopt Marquee System And Adjust Salary Cap
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish clubs have recently agreed to drop their current salary cap from the 2021/22 season from £6.4 million to £5 million down with France likely to follow suit. However,...
Montpellier could face punishment having reportedly disguised the salaries of Johan Goosen and other star players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier have long been in the sights of the TOP14 salary cap manager but recent developments could see the club face punishment. Last week French newspaper Midi Olympique...
Where are they now? The 2016 Super Rugby winning Hurricanes Team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Rugby World Cup in England in 2015, The Hurricanes won their first championship after repeating their efforts of 2015 by finishing first in the regular season and hosting the...
