Hooper's Australia captaincy in the balance – Rennie
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper is not guaranteed to keep the captain's armband under new Australia coach Dave Rennie. Rennie will formally assume the role next month and he revealed the team will be selected...
Lyon Confirm Six New Signings With Two Players Returning To The Club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon have confirmed the signing of six players ahead of the 2020/21 season with two of the six players returning to the club. The two returning players include former France International,...
Rising Star In High Demand In Europe After Reds Exit
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Reds fly-half Isaac Lucas finds himself in high demand following his exit from the Super Rugby franchise. According to the Rugby Paper, Glasgow Warriors, Munster, Bath, Edinburgh and London...
Clock ticks for Rugby Australia to avoid mass player exodus overseas | Bret Harris
6 years ago by The GuardianWithout an income-generating competition, the three Queensland players may not be the last to walk awayRugby Australia is racing to set up a domestic Super Rugby competition that will not only see a resumption...
Rugby Australia and Reds release trio from contracts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIzack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings were released from their RA and Reds contracts on Saturday. Rugby Australia (RA) and the Reds have released Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry...
Australia releases three players over contract concerns amid pandemic
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyRugby Australia (RA) has released three players including national representative Izack Rodda over contract disputes that arose during the pandemic, the game’s governing body in the country said.
Queensland Reds trio who refused pay cuts terminate their own contracts
6 years ago by The GuardianRodda, Hockings and Lucas had refused to take 60% cutAgent argues no legal grounds for players to be stood downQueensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas have sensationally ended...
“If you produce a player you should get rewarded.” - Rugby Australia's director of rugby Scott Johnson
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia's director of rugby Scott Johnson says it's time for World Rugby to introduce a transfer fee system to compensate clubs and countries for lost talent. Speaking to The Australian...
Reds trio stood down amid pay dispute
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReds trio Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings have been stood down amid a pay dispute. Rugby Australia (RA) and the Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) reached an agreement on a new pay...
World U23 XV: The Next Generation
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe future of test rugby! We have taken a dive through the youngsters around the world and made some tough calls to select XV who we think are the best u23s in the world right now. We...
