All Blacks name 39-man squad for upcoming Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have today confirmed a 39-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship matches against Argentina and South Africa. The squad sees the inclusion of uncapped Braydon...
James O'Connor signs long-term deal with Reds - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby44-Test back James O'Connor is understood to have signed a long-term deal with Super Rugby side Queensland Reds, keeping his World Cup hopes alive. According to reports, O'Connor...
'Gats is phenomenal with what he's done' - Fitzpatrick has applauded NZ Rugby's decision to grant Gatland special dispensation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is set to take over the Chiefs on a four-year deal that will allow him to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021. Sean Fitzpatrick has applauded the decision of New...
Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Pocock to miss Wallabies Rugby Championship opener Wallabies flanker David Pocock is set to miss Wallabies' Rugby Championship game against the Springboks to give his calf problem...
David Pocock to miss Wallabies Rugby Championship opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies flanker David Pocock is set to miss Wallabies' Rugby Championship game against the Springboks to give his calf problem more time to fully recover. Pocock hasn’t played...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Gatland named Chiefs coach! Good news for McKenzie, bad news for South Africa?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs, snapped up the signature of arguably the most in-demand head coach with Warren Gatland signing a four-year deal with the side. Gatland will have a...
Warren Gatland's post World Cup plans confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland has been announced as the new Head Coach of the Chiefs signing a four-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Super Rugby franchise. The confirmation of Gatland...
Hanno Dirksen signs new contract at Ospreys
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys Rugby have announced that Hanno Dirksen has signed a new two-year deal with the Region, making him the 16th member of the senior squad to re-sign in 2019. Dirksen has been...
