Chris Gibbes joins Hurricanes as assistant coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWidely respected coach Chris Gibbes has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal as an assistant coach.Gibbes, 46, will leave his role as head coach of the Wellington Lions at the end of the Mitre 10 Cup...
2019/20 PRO14 Fixtures Confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 72 days South Africa will kick off the new Guinness PRO14 season when the Cheetahs host 2015 champions Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein on September 27. Use the link below to favourite and...
Ulster's new recruit struck with long-term injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster's new front row recruit Gareth Milasinovich has been dealt a cruel blow ahead of the new season after he suffered a knee injury in pre-season training that will delay his debut for the club. The...
Confirmed: Josh Strauss to return to South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale Sharks have confirmed that Scotland International Josh Strauss will leave the club with immediate effect. Strauss has been released from the final year of his contract in Manchester,...
Former Springbok flyhalf joins the Southern Kings coaching staff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Southern Kings have confirmed that former Springbok flyhalf Braam van Straaten has joined the franchise as the Defence and Kicking Coach. Van Straaten comes with a wealth of experience, not...
Nasi Manu named in Tonga's 31-man Pacific Nations Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning cancer survivor and Benetton Treviso forward Nasi Manu headlines Tonga’s 31-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup. The 31-year-old loose forward missed Benetton Treviso’s...
Another Fijian joins Goneva in signing for Harlequins
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Harlequins have confirmed their second signing from Newcastle today with second rower Tevita Cavubati joining Vereniki Goneva in signing for the club. The second row, who has been capped 23...
Edinburgh sign South African scrumhalf Nic Groom
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African scrum-half, Nic Groom. Groom, 29, joins from Super Rugby side Lions and brings a wealth...
Glasgow sign Fijian Hooker Dolokoto
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have signed hooker Mesu Dolokoto on a two-year contract, subject to visa and medical. The Fiji international, whose full name is Mesulame, will arrive at Scotstoun from Fijian...
Ulster confirm their squad for the upcoming season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ulster Rugby management team has confirmed the senior playing squad for next season, with 37 fully-contracted players and 7 development players included. Of the 44 players named in the panel,...
