Scott Scrafton joins Hurricanes on two-year deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have strengthened the depth of their forward pack after signing imposing lock Scott Scrafton on a two-year deal from 2020. The 26-year-old will join the Hurricanes from the Blues...
Black Ferns touring squad for San Diego named
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour prop Olivia Ward-Duin has been called in as injury cover for the Black Ferns squad for the 2019 Women’s Rugby Super Series, named today. Head Coach Glenn Moore has selected...
'There are going to be some personnel changes' - Leon MacDonald hints at Williams and Nonu departures
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks duo Sonny Bill Williams and Ma'a Nonu may have played their last games for the Blues on Saturday. Blues coach Leon MacDonald has hinted that Sonny Bill Williams and Ma'a Nonu...
Beauden Barrett to join Super Rugby Rivals?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett could make the switch from the Hurricanes to the Blues with his current deal expiring at the end of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Patrick...
A stop in New Zealand before another Lions Tour for Gatland?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland will lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour to South Africa and will become just the second person to lead the side on three consecutive tours. The current Wales head coach...
Plummer's penalty miss all-but ends Blues' play-off hopes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues looked set to claim a dramatic Super Rugby win over the Bulls, but Harry Plummer failed to convert a late penalty. Harry Plummer missed a late penalty as the Blues' faint hopes...
Fiji name powerhouse extended squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji head coach John McKee has named a powerful Fiji wider training group to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Test Series against the Maori All Blacks and Pacific Nations Cup prior to selecting his squad...
Gregory and Koroi return for London Sevens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Gregory and Vilimoni Koroi return from injury to bolster the travelling squad, while Sam Dickson, Trael Joass and Niko Jones are currently sidelined. A six week break since the last tournament...
Carter laughs off recall speculation and backs current eligibility rules
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has laughed off speculation that he will return to the All Blacks for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, after his name was thrown into the conversation following Damian McKenzie's...
World Rugby trial sees a 13-man bench used for in the Oceania Under 20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new World Rugby trial will see 13-man benches used during New Zealand’s opening match of the Oceania Under 20 Championship against Fiji. Following a World Rugby consultation, the U20s...
