All Blacks set for two additional end-of-year tour tests - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks could face off against a surprise opponent on their end-of-year tour this year. The New Zealand Herald reports that the All Blacks could face Wales and the United...
CONFIRMED: Johan Goosen returns to South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen from TOP14 club Montpellier. The 28-year-old flyhalf, who can hold his own at centre and fullback, is a product...
Lima Sopoaga to join TOP14 club after Wasps exit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have confirmed that Lima Sopoaga will be leaving the club at the end of the current season, to join Top 14 side Lyon OU. Wasps Head Coach Lee Blackett said: “I would like to thank...
Jacques du Plessis returns to Loftus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of loose forward Jacques du Plessis from French club, Montpellier, effective 1 July 2021 on a 3-year deal. The 27-year-old Du Plessis,...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Pau stint could do wonders for confidence driven Jantjies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, the Lions confirmed that franchise captain and their go-to flyhalf for the past decade was off to France as a medical joker for the latter stages of the TOP14 season. In a statement...
La Rochelle sign Springbok tighthead on a short-term deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have confirmed that experienced tighthead prop Marcel van der Merwe will be joining French side La Rochelle on a short-term loan as injury cover. Van der Merwe has plenty of experience...
"You can't re-sign Perenara." - Sir John Kirwan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary former All Black winger has voiced the controversial notion that there may no longer be place for TJ Perenara in the All Black camp when he returns from his stint in Japan. Perenara’s...
Trinder leaves Kingsholm for France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm that Henry Trinder will leave Gloucester Rugby to take up an opportunity to play for RC Vannes in France. Trinder, 31, has been an incredible...
La Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi finals with a convincing 24 point victory over the Sale Sharks. Man of the Match Raymond Rhule scored twice for the TOP14 outfit and assisted...
