Reports suggest that French clubs have agreed to reduce salary caps
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vote on Wednesday will confirm the new salary caps for the TOP14 and PROD2, the top two club competitions in France, according to a report by RugbyRama. The organising body of French professional...
Tuilagi may test RFU's stuffy home-based clause for England selection
6 years ago by The GuardianIs it really such a crime for the centre to move overseas and expect to add to his 43 caps after leaving Leicester for reasons not of his own making?As he sat overlooking the Mediterranean, sipping a cafe...
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw has signed a deal to join Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs along with Australians' Anaru Rangi and Liam Gill. In January, it was confirmed...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...
Eight-Seven Hemisphere split as Sir Ian McGeechan names his all time XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions' legend Sir Ian McGeechan has named his all time World XV with eight players from the North and seven from the South. The highly regarded former Scotland International...
Top Stories of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett joins an illustrious group of players to join Suntory Sungoliath Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath sees the All Black playmaker join an...
Brothers in Arms: Raising a glass to France
6 years ago by Rugby WorldDavid Beresford decided to trace and write about the French players he idolised in his youth. The result, Brothers in Arms, has been shortlisted for Rugby Book of the Year Men of repute: the France team...
Why Beauden Barrett will still be able to play for the All Blacks in 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA move to away from New Zealand would normally rule a player out of All Black selection but that is not the case with Beauden Barrett's move to Japan with the All Black and Blues' playmaker signing...
Cult Figure Taumalolo Returns To Hawke's Bay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTongan International and former Chiefs' Super Rugby winner, Sona Taumalolo has signed with Hawke’s Bay for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season. One of Hawke’s Bays favorite sons of...
Manu Tuilagi can make claim against Leicester for compensation, says lawyer
6 years ago by The GuardianChances of centre continuing international career boostedTuilagi did not accept reduced contract with LeicesterManu Tuilagi can make a straightforward claim against Leicester for compensation and damages...
