Ben Smith responds to speculation over Highlanders return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith says he will be no more than a spectator when the Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way next month. Former New Zealand full-back Ben Smith has denied speculation that he will rejoin...
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4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby confirm dates and schedule for Kiwi Super Rugby Aotearoa competition: Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off next month following today’s announcement that the country...
Top 14 Dream Team XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTOP14 fans have voted for their dream TOP14 XV and it really is jam-packed with superstars! Argentina, South Africa, England and Australia are represented in the team with the All Blacks...
My Life In Pictures with Mathieu Bastareaud
4 years ago by Rugby WorldFor so long the French centre was one of Europe’s brightest stars. After a stint in New York, Bastareaud reflects on his amazing journey. This first appeared in Rugby World magazine in April.Roaring...
Top 14's Wealthiest Club Cuts Budget By 20%
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConcerns over Corona Virus have prompted France's wealthiest club, Stade Francais to slash its budget by 20%. Club general manager Thomas Lombardi made the announcement on Wednesday, adding that...
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...
Former Springbok Gio Aplon joins Jake White at the Bulls
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have confirmed the signing of former Springbok utility back Gio Aplon, who will join the team from June or as soon as he is able to travel back to South Africa, as Director of Rugby Jake White...
Ben Smith set to follow Nehe Milner-Skudder in signing for the Highlanders for Super Rugby Aotearoa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders could welcome yet another World Cup winner and legend of the Super Rugby franchise with Ben Smith reportedly in talks to join the side for Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Highlanders...
Milner-Skudder to make Super Rugby return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder will make a surprise return in Super Rugby Aotearoa, but it won’t be for the Hurricanes. According to One News, the 2015...
Clerc predicting 'fantastic' 2020-21 Top 14 season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France wing Vincent Clerc is expecting next season to be a thriller after the 2019-20 campaign was cut short. Vincent Clerc is anticipating a "fantastic" 2020-21 Top 14 season...
