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Thursday Morning Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

McCusker signs up for the season   The Ospreys have agreed to extend Rob McCusker’s short-term contract with the region, signing up until the end of the season.   “I’m really...

Willem Alberts back in the Springbok squad

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Willem Alberts will replace Lood de Jager in the Springbok squad after the latter was ruled out for 2 weeks with a knee injury.   Albert, playing at Stade Francais, has recovered from his injury...

Weekend Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barrett signs on for another 3 years:   Hurricanes and All Black star Beauden Barrett has signed with the NZRU for a further 3 years.    All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Dominance Continues:   The...

Rugby Championship Highlights: New Zealand v Australia (Round 2)

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand come away with another bonus point win and retain the Bledisloe Cup for another year. In what was a very different game to last week's NZ were accurate across the park and looked confident...

Thursday Morning Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Billy Meakes to debut for Perth Spirit:   Former Gloucester Midfieder will make his Buildcorp NRC debut for the Perth club after his move. He has spent some time in the Wallaby camp even though...

Wallabies licking their wounds

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thumping at the hands of the old enemy and World Champions, Michael Cheika has other worries on his mind as the injury list gets bigger and bigger   Giteau, Horne and Toomua will all miss...

Rugby Championship Highlights: Australia v New Zealand (Round 1)

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand have opened their Rugby Championship account with a very convincing 42-8 victory against the Wallabies. Australia opened the scoring with Foley's kick at goal, but failed to capitalise on the...

Nathan Harris suffers injury setback

8 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris has been ruled out of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies after tearing his ACL.   His knee injury is the latest blow after a series of setbacks...

Wallabies shave their heads for unwell Lealiifano

8 years ago by Australian Rugby

28-year-old Christian Lealiifano was diagnosed with leukaemia this month after a short illness.   In a mark of respect, a number of Wallabies have shaved their heads ahead of the...