Ta'avao & Luke Jacobson set for more time on sideline
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their first loss of the Super Rugby season, the Chiefs have now been dealt double injury news, with All Blacks duo Angus Ta'avao and Luke Jacobson set for more time on the sideline. Ta'avao...
Ben Franks to retire from professional rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that prop Ben Franks will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2019/20 season. The two-time World Cup winner, 35, has made 37 appearances to date...
Weekend Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Farrell takes blame after England loss Andy Farrell shouldered the burden of blame for Ireland's Six Nations loss to England as his side were outplayed at Twickenham on...
Ardie Savea eyeing NRL switch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks star Ardie Savea says he’s considering a move to the NRL as early as next year. The 44-test Hurricanes star, who is contracted with New Zealand Rugby until the...
All Blacks star Ardie Savea flags switch from rugby union to NRL
6 years ago by The GuardianHurricanes player ‘100%’ wants to play rugby leagueRoosters or Storm possible destinations, says flankerArdie Savea has revealed he wants to play in the NRL and would consider a switch to the 13-man...
Super Rugby Round Up - Round 4
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of Super Rugby is done and dusted, producing some quality play and one surprising upset. The first game of the round saw a New Zealand derby between the Crusaders...
Pivac unhappy with officials after Wales suffer defeat to France
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales look highly unlikely to retain their Six Nations title after a loss to France, but Wayne Pivac felt they were hard done by. Wayne Pivac was unimpressed with the officiating after...
The Debatable Call That Denied Wales A Try
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance raced out to a 17-9 half-time lead thanks to tries from Anthony Bouthier and Paul Willemse, Romain Ntamack pulling the strings at fly-half. Fabien Galthie's youthful side survided a spirited...
A first loss for Gats as the Brumbies end drought and Reds thrash the Sunwolves
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps. The Brumbies stretched their early lead at the top of Super Rugby's...
Weight restricted club competition gives smaller players a chance to stay in rugby
6 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced an inaugural national club rugby competition, scheduled to kick off in May this year.
