Crusaders announce new-look 2020 Super Rugby squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders squad for 2020 has been named, with a number of debutants in the side, and some familiar faces who will be named in the 38-man squad for the first time. Of the 12 new Crusaders,...
Blues Super Rugby 2020 squad confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues Coach Leon MacDonald has confirmed his 40-strong Super Rugby squad, with 26 of the players from the 2019 season returning with another 4 signings who have come through the Blues development system...
Toby Smith retiring from rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes prop Toby Smith has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with a concussion. 31-year-old Smith, a Super Rugby centurion and former Australian international, has opted...
Nigel Owens has no intention of hanging up his whistle just yet
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh referee Nigel Owens has no intention of hanging up his whistle just yet. The 48-year-old was set to call time on his officiating career at the Rugby World Cup but refereeing...
Monday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarchant signs new Quins deal which includes a spell in New Zealand Harlequins centre Joe Marchant has signed a three-year contract extension with the London Club, until 2023. Additionally,...
WATCH: England players reveal iconic response to All Blacks' haka before RWC semi didn't go to plan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA few members of the England squad have admitted the iconic response to the All Blacks' haka at this year's Rugby World Cup was drawn up "the night before" and didn't exactly go to plan. Ben...
Aaron Cruden returns to the Chiefs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby Union have announced today former Chiefs co-captain and All Black Aaron Cruden has signed with the Chiefs for 2020. 30-year-old Cruden, will return home from France...
Marchant signs new Quins deal which includes a spell in New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins centre Joe Marchant has signed a three-year contract extension with the London Club, until 2023. Additionally, in a ground-breaking move for club rugby, Joe Marchant will join Investec Super...
Sports quiz of the week: comebacks, knockouts and cock-ups
6 years ago by The GuardianWho travels well? Who missed their mark? Who won again?Nicola Adams retired from boxing this week due to concerns over her eyesight. Which of these statements about Adams is not true?She worked as a builder...
Details of Sonny Bill Williams' deal confirmed while he sends parting message to New Zealand
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSonny Bill Williams’ rugby career in New Zealand has come to an end, after it was confirmed that he will join rugby league’s Toronto Wolfpack.
