Gloucester: Hooker James Hanson departs as Santiago Socino joins
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester confirm Australian hooker James Hanson's departure and the arrival of Argentina's Santiago Socino.
James Hanson leaves Gloucester as Santiago Socino joins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm the departure of Australian hooker, James Hanson. Hanson, 32, initially joined the Cherry & Whites on a short-term deal back in December 2017, before...
Argentina's Marcelo Rodriguez takes over at SANZAAR
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing its first meeting of 2021 the SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) has announced the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez of the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) as its Chairman. Furthermore, SANZAAR has...
Sanderson's Sale face Welford Road test, Youngs hits a double ton
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks head to Welford Road for their first match under newly appointed Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson. Following a two week break, the Premiership resumes on Friday night with two...
Rebels snap up Argentinian duo
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have bolstered their 2021 playing squad by adding some South American flare, today officially announcing the signings of Argentinian duo, Lucio Sordoni and Ignacio Calás. Sordoni...
Clermont confirm the signing of Los Puma Lavanini
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and Los Pumas second rower Tomas Lavanini has signed a two-year deal with Top 14 giants Clermont. Lavanini joined the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2019/20 season and has...
Veteran Pumas pivot extends with Castres
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas flyhalf Benjamin Urdapilleta has re-signed with his Top 14 club Castres. The experienced pivot arrived at the club from Oyonnax in 2015 and has gone on to play 127 matches for the...
Felipe Contepomi set to remain with Leinster but veterans Fardy and Toner face uncertain future
5 years ago by Irish IndependentLeinster are increasingly confident of securing a new deal with their backs coach Felipe Contepomi amid rumours the former out-half was set to return home to Argentina.
Blood, sweat and tears - looking ahead to the Currie Cup semi-finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby will rock the tip of Africa this weekend with two colossal clashes as we embark on the Currie Cup semi-final stages. First up, fans eagerly await the clash of two, old Highveld rivals as...
Tigers add Los Puma Julian Montoya
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed Argentina international Julián Montoya. The Los Pumas hooker will join the club for the remainder of the 2020/21 season on a multi-year deal. Montoya...
