Sonny Bill Williams out for six weeks after fracturing his wrist
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams has suffered a fractured wrist in their most recent defeat, 37-20 to the Stormers in Cape Town, and would miss between six and eight weeks of the competition. The...
Former Fiji international Simon Raiwalui named Wallabies forwards' coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies' hunt for a forwards coach is over, with former Fiji international Simon Raiwalui named to take on the task through to the end of 2019. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika had kept his...
Scarlets’ Aaron Shingler: ‘I need to keep pressing for World Cup place’
8 years ago by The GuardianA year ago Aaron Shingler’s Wales career looked over. Now, as Scarlets prepare to face La Rochelle in the Champions Cup quarter-final, his challenge is to stay in Warren Gatland’s plansAaron Shingler...
McKee To Captain Ireland Under-18 Schools Team Against France
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Under-18 Schools team, sponsored by PwC, has been confirmed for the first of four fixtures over the Easter holiday period. They face France at Templeville Road on Saturday (kick-off 4pm), and...
Alex Day and Kyle Moyle re-sign for Cornish Pirates
8 years ago by Cornish PiratesThe Cornish Pirates have announceed the names of Alex Day and Kyle Moyle as their first two players to receive contract extensions for next season. Essex-born scrum-half Day, aged 25, who...
Jacob Stockdale named Six Nations Player of the Championship
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA memorable 6 Nations campaign for record-breaking winger Jacob Stockdale has got even better after he was named the 2018 Player of the Championship. The Irish flyer bagged seven tries...
Thursday Evening round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester sign Grayson Hart Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of Scotland international Grayson as scrum-half cover until the end of the season. The 29-year-old will join Warriors...
Kieran Read's return delayed
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain is in doubt for the New Zealand's June Tests against France after his return to the Crusaders side has been delayed. Read hasn't played since the Test win over Scotland in Edinburgh...
Kane Douglas confirms a move to Bordeaux at the end of this season
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2014 Super Rugby winner Kane Douglas has confirmed that he will move to France at the end of the season, joining Bordeaux Begles. At the French club, he will be joined by Reds teammate Eto Nabuli,...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKarmichael Hunt fined and suspended Rugby Australia has concluded its disciplinary process into the off-field conduct of Wallabies and Queensland Reds back Karmichael Hunt following his arrest in...
