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The Hurricanes sign former Blues' pivot Simon Hickey

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes backline is set to be bolstered with the signing of first-five Simon Hickey. Originally from Auckland, the 26-year-old made a name for himself as the Captain of the Kings College 1st...

The coaching staff the new Billionaire investors at Béziers could turn to

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Billionaire investors from the United Arab Emirates are set to takeover PROD2 side Beziers and along with a star-studded list of players linked with the club, the side are set to be boosted by a world...

The next uber rich French club linked with a host of superstars including Beauden Barrett

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

UAE investors are set to takeover former French powerhouse AS Béziers Hérault ‘in the next few days’ according to reports the ProD2 club with the club's new owners set...

Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe.   We...

One more year? Matt Giteau set to extend his career in the USA's Major League Rugby - report

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau looks as if he may play one more season of rugby despite saying that 2020 would be his final year as a professional.    The Sydney Morning...

Weekly Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Goneva heads to France:     The 36-year-old Fijian has spent most of his career having joined Leicester Tigers from French club Tarbes in 2012. He spent four years...

The Breakdown | Rugby should look at 1987 World Cup and take another leap into unknown

6 years ago by The Guardian

Inaugural tournament was opposed by Scotland and Ireland but transformed game as a Nations Championship would now Last weekend marked the anniversary of the inaugural World Cup final, the tournament that...

Bulls sign Jan Uys from Top 14 club Brive

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of 26-year-old lock forward Jan Uys from French Top 14 club CA Brive who will join the Bulls as of 1 July.   Uys spent the last few seasons with CA Brive...

Beale calls time on his days with the Waratahs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reports 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...

Saracens retain the services of England prop - report

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have succeeded in keeping England and Lions prop Mako Vunipola on their payroll with the loosehead prop committing his future to the club according to a report in the Telegraph.   This...