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Crusaders injury woes continue

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have been hit with two further injuries on the eve of their clash with the Highlanders. Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock has been withdrawn after developing some minor symptoms late yesterday....

Wednesday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Healy extends his contract with Connacht Connacht Rugby have confirmed that record try scorer Matt Healy has extended his contract with the province up to the end of the 2019/20 season.    Healy...

Crotty & Whitelock in doubt for Highlanders clash

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are sweating on the fitness of Sam Whitelock & Ryan Crotty to come through concussion protocols ahead of Saturday's game with the unbeaten Highlanders in Dunedin. The All Blacks duo...

John Hardie to leave Edinburgh at end of season

8 years ago by Edinburgh Rugby

Head coach Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Scotland flanker John Hardie will leave Edinburgh at the end of the season.   Cockerill stated that financial considerations and the need to balance...

Colin Slade knocked out and taken to hospital after Pau's win over La Rochelle

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Colin Slade spent a night in hospital after another concussion but Pau has reassured fans the former All Black is "fine".   Slade scored eight points in Pau's 18-15 home win over La Rochelle...

Sopoaga still in the All Blacks mix?

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps-bound playmaker Lima Sopoaga has not been included in the Kiwis' first Test camp of the year in Christchurch but the All Blacks have refused to close the door on his Test career.   The...

HIGHLIGHTS Super Rugby Round 4: Highlanders v Stormers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aaron Smith with another quality performance as the Highlanders run out comfortable winners. The Stormers enjoyed much of the possession and territory but failed to finish off and capitalise on a number...

Top Performers: Highlanders v Stormers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers suffered their 10th consecutive loss in New Zealand against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Here are the Top Performers from the match:   Waisake Naholo    Naholo...

Friday Super Rugby Action

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 4 of Super Rugby kicks off on Friday with two matches.   The first match of the day sees the Stormers travel to Forsyth Barr Stadium where they will face off against a strong Highlanders side.   The...

Friday Morning Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Tuohy joins Stade Francais: The Irish International has been released by Bristol and joins the Top 14 strugglers as a medical joker following the injury to Brandon Nansen. He has signed a 3 month...