Saints announce 10% pay cut for players and staff
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced that all club employees (including players) will receive a 10% salary cut to aid the club in coping with the rugby hiatus which has been a consequence of the Covid-19...
Australian players accept 30% pay cut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to Skysports.com, it is reported that Australian rugby players have accepted a 30% pay cut which will last until the end of September. Rob Clarke, chief executive of Rugby Australia...
Like Father, Like Sons - Kevin, Kane, Beauden, Scott & Jordie Barrett
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barrett brothers have taken the rugby world by storm in recent years. While the name of Kane Barrett is less widely known – as the lock/flanker was forced into early retirement after multiple...
Like Father, Like Son - Waisake and Hoskins Sotutu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most exciting elements to gain recognition from the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa has been the prodigious form and presence of Blues number 8 Hoskins Sotutu. By all accounts, Sotutu’s...
Bulls Axe Josh Strauss
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter just six appearances for the Pretoria-based Bulls, Josh Strauss has been informed that his services to the franchise are no longer required. Strauss signed a two year deal with the...
Beale calls time on his days with the Waratahs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports out of Australia indicate that Wallaby stalwart, Kurtley Beale, has cut ties with the New South Wales Waratahs. The 31 year old had four months left on his contract has opted to walk away...
Big Jonah's first taste of the test match arena
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe year 1994 was the beginning of a significant era in All Black rugby; that of Jonah Lomu. As he stood straight, hand over heart while the New Zealand national anthem played at Lancaster Park...
Rugby Players Ireland 'disappointed' over pay cut report
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRugby Players Ireland says it is "very disappointed" after a newspaper reported that the IRFU is seeking a 20% pay cut for the four provincial sides.
RPA vows to fight after Premiership teams agree salary cap reduction
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Players Association (RPA) has vowed to continue to fight for its members over contract problems as a result of Premiership clubs voting to lower the salary cap. Premiership teams agreed...
RPA vows to fight after Premiership teams agree salary cap reduction
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reduction of the Premiership's salary cap has not gone down well with the Rugby Players Association. The Rugby Players Association (RPA) has vowed to continue to fight for its members...
