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Ed Slater diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby has announced that Ed Slater has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).   Following six months of testing, Ed’s diagnosis was confirmed last week and as a result,...

O'Gara and New Zealand-linked Robertson named Barbarians coaches for All Blacks XV game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson will be part of the Barbarians coaching staff for their game against an All Blacks XV, amid links to the New Zealand job.     Scott Robertson will join Ronan O'Gara in coaching...

Noah Hotham joins Crusaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Under 20 and Tasman half back, 19 year old Noah Hotham has committed to the Crusaders for the next 3 seasons.   Noah most recently starred in the New Zealand Under 20’s team who...

Rugby Club World Cup to start in 2025 - report

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Rugby Club World Cup will kick off in 2025, according to a report by the Telegraph.   Sixteen clubs are set to battle it out to be crowned the World's best according to the report with...

Canterbury’s NPC squad announced for 2022 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Under 20 representatives George Bell, Seb Calder and Joel Lam are the three newcomers to Canterbury’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad.      Lam (Burnside) will...

New Zealand Rugby order snap review for under fire Foster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster's role as the head coach of the All Blacks is in doubt.   Following the series loss to Ireland, New Zealand Rugby launched an urgent review after cancelling a planned press...

Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...

TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).   Head Coach Clayton...

Pablo Matera's BEST moments for the Crusaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentinian loose forward Pablo Matera made a huge impact in his debut season with the Crusaders. Check out his best moments.  

Bath miss out on the opportunity to sign Pablo Matera - report

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Recent upheaval at Bath saw Pablo Matera turn down a move to West Country, according to a report by Telegraph Sport.       The report states that Matera was set to be Bath's marquee...