Crusaders' halfback Bryn Hall recommits
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have continued to shape their squad with halfback Bryn Hall re-committing to the franchise until the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season. Hall's decision to re-sign with the Canterbury-based...
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...
Balancing the books and replacing the Accountant: who can replace Ben Smith after the World Cup?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders and All Blacks will lose one of their most consistent performers after the Rugby World Cup with the always reliable Ben Smith bringing the curtain down on his test and Super Rugby career...
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...
Steve Tew to end 25-year long career in rugby administration
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chief Executive Steve Tew has today announced he will stand down from his role at the end of this year. His departure will bring the curtain down on a 25-year long career...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Skelton emerges as World Cup contender for the Wallabies Skelton could cut his Saracens contract short to make the Wallabies' World Cup squad https://t.co/B1zxUSLv1s — Ultimate Rugby...
Canterbury head coach set to make Japanese switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury Mitre 10 Cup Head Coach Joe Maddock has announced the 2019 season will be his last in charge of the provincial side, having been appointed as an assistant coach at the Toshiba club in Japan. Maddock...
Japanese club sign Springbok centre and All Black prop
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knight have confirmed the signing of former All Black and Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett and Springbok centre Damian de Allende. Both players...
Scarlets appoint Glenn Delaney as defence coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have added another piece to their coaching jigsaw for next season with the appointment of Glenn Delaney as defence coach. Delaney is currently the defence coach with New Zealand Super...
Ronan O’Gara weighing up his options with multiple offers on the table
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland standoff Ronan O’Gara has denied reports that he has already signed a contract with Top 14 side La Rochelle and has stated that there are several offers on the table. Reports...
