Henry Purdy to join Coventry Rugby in November
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoventry Rugby has today confirmed that Henry Purdy will be joining the club from the start of November 2019. The 25-year-old outside back is currently in New Zealand with Otago, whose Mitre...
FreeJacks confirm 10 new signings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Major League Rugby team, the New England FreeJacks have released a preliminary roster of 33 players for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Among the names are ten players...
Player charged with assault and facing life ban after punching referee in club rugby match
7 years ago by Rugby DumpA club rugby player in New Zealand faces a potential life ban after he punched a volunteer referee in a match in Middlemarch, Otago, on Saturday. Brief footage of the incident was uploaded to facebook,...
Shae Tucker signs for Cornish Pirates
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cornish Pirates can confirm that New Zealand-born centre Shae Tucker, aged 23, has signed a two-year contract with the club. Growing up in Napier, Shae played junior rugby from an...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France Captain Retires Former France captain and hooker Dimitri Szarzewski has announced his retirement from all rugby due to the effects of an accumulation of injuries. "All these...
Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown returns to the Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves Head coach Tony Brown will return to a coaching role with the Highlanders in 2020, the franchise confirmed on Thursday. The former Otago and Highlanders player, Head Coach, and assistant...
Brown linked with Highlanders return
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySunwolves head coach Tony Brown is being tipped to return to the Highlanders following the news that assistant coach Glenn Delany will leave the franchise at the end of the season. Glenn Delaney...
Gregory and Koroi return for London Sevens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Gregory and Vilimoni Koroi return from injury to bolster the travelling squad, while Sam Dickson, Trael Joass and Niko Jones are currently sidelined. A six week break since the last tournament...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJesse Kriel snubs UK interest to sign Japanese deal Following the news that Handre Pollard will leave the Bulls at the end of the season while RG Snyman is set to miss the 2020 season while off...
Ulster Sign Versatile Back Faddes From Highlanders
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby have announced that experienced Super Rugby star Matt Faddes will move to Kingspan Stadium next season. Faddes has represented his home province Otago since 2011 and is currently playing for...
