Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have announced a trio of re-signings made for the 2020 Super Rugby season with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue headling the signings. Goodhue joins lock Mitchell Dunshea and flanker...
Sam Whitelock's new deal includes a short stint in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury lock, Samuel Whitelock, and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have agreed a new deal, with the Test centurion signing through until 2023. The re-signing of the two-time...
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...
Richie Mo'unga pens new long term-deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders First Five-eighth Richie Mo'unga has today announced he has re-signed with the Crusaders, NZ Rugby and Canterbury through the 2022 season. The news is further good...
Worcester Warriors sign Blues Hooker Moulds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have continued their recruitment for next season with the signing of Blues and Northland hooker Matt Moulds, who is their seventh new signing for the 2019/20 season. Moulds...
Brad Thorn recommits to Reds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union has confirmed Reds head coach Brad Thorn will remain at Ballymore through 2020. Thorn’s contract extension will see him lead a world-class Reds coaching...
Crusaders Forwards Coach Jason Ryan signs through 2020/21 seasons
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Forwards Coach Jason Ryan has confirmed his coaching future is with the club, signing with New Zealand Rugby and committing to the Crusaders through the 2020 and 2021 seasons. 2019...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 8
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother round of Super Rugby has come and gone with the Sharks victory over the Lions one of the standout results of the round while the Blues claimed their fourth consecutive victory. Elsewhere the Jaguares...
Richie Mo'unga keeps the pressure on Barrett
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a hot topic of late that has had the New Zealand faithful at different ends. But as with each passing week the question still arises. Who will wear the All Black 10 jersey? Will it be the...
New Zealand Under 20s named first squad of 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Under 20 team will face Australia in their first game of the year later this month. Coach Craig Philpott has named the squad to travel to the Oceania Rugby U20 Championship. Philpott...
