Hansen hails outstanding Ben Smith ahead of Pau switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith's lengthy association with New Zealand Rugby will end after the 2019 World Cup when he makes the switch to Top 14 side Pau. New Zealand coach Steve Hansen...
Ben Smith confirms departure from New Zealand at end of 2019 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlanders outside back Ben Smith has confirmed that he will be leaving New Zealand Rugby at the end of the 2019 season. 32-year-old Smith, who has played 76...
Piutau's Tongan Rugby World Cup dream dashed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks outside back Charles Piutau's Rugby World Cup dream has been ended for a second time. The 27-year-old was desperate to represent...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray could face the All Blacks Ireland have not ruled out the possibility of star scrumhalf Conor Murray featuring in the upcoming November Tests. The...
Introducing New Zealand's Super Rugby class of 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders...
The Chiefs snap up Rebels and NZ 7s star for 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Chiefs squad announced today won’t need to look far for inspiration when pulling on the jersey next season. Star prop Angus Ta’avao was called into the 2018 squad as an injury...
Highlanders bring back cult hero Marty Banks for 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have today announced an experienced squad to play the 2019 Super Rugby season. Just seven new caps amongst the 38 man squad with five of those in the forwards. Hooker Ray...
Nonu headlines strengthened Blues squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith three exceptions, the Blues has looked to its own provincial unions and development programme to complete the line-up for the 2019 Super Rugby Championship. Veteran All Black Centurion,...
Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season. There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...
Falcons sign John Hardie
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker John Hardie. The 30-year-old joins with immediate effect to help cover for the absence of club captain Will Welch, who will be sidelined...
