Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales changes part of World Cup preparation - Gatland Warren Gatland says that naming a much-changed Wales XV to face Italy in the Six Nations is all part of the process to prepare for the Rugby...
Rebels Name New Captain For 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have announced star fullback Dane Haylett-Petty as Captain for the 2019 Super Rugby season. After an extensive selection process, Haylett-Petty’s outstanding...
Ulster Sign Wallabies Lock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby have announced the signing of Brumbies and Wallabies second rower Sam Carter who will be joining the Province from ACT Brumbies this summer. Carter will offer Head...
Samu Kerevi Named Queensland Reds Captain
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Samu Kerevi as the St.George Queensland Reds captain for the 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season. Kerevi has already captained Queensland on...
Rugby Australia set to implement hair-follicle drug tests
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia may subject players to mandatory hair follicle testing to pick up traces of illicit drug use. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, RA has been discussing the...
Banks Locked In Until 2022
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFullback Tom Banks has put pen-to-paper on a new three-year deal to re-sign with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2022. The 24-year old made his Wallabies debut...
Return of a Rebel as Jones eyes World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond rower Luke Jones has officially begun his second stint at the Melbourne Rebels after playing in Bordeaux since the end of 2016 and fixes his eyes on the World Cup. “It was quite tough...
Super Rugby's future to be decided in March
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySanzaar boss Andy Marinos has all but confirmed that changes will once again be made in the format of Super Rugby as poor crowd attendances, and viewership figures continue to fall. Marinos...
Lomani turns down Premiership move
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian scrum-half Frank Lomani has turned down the lure of playing for Wasps so he can spend time at home and also prepare for the Rugby World Cup. The Fijian Drua halback was linked to Wasps...
Sefa Naivalu signs for Queensland Reds
7 years ago by Queensland RedsThe Queensland Reds have added firepower to their backline ahead of the upcoming Super Rugby season after signing Australian Test star Sefa Naivalu. The Fijian flyer,...
