Rugby Australia responds to Israel Folau's decision to take legal action
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia and the Waratahs have moved to clarify the reasoning behind the decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract after the former Wallaby launched legal proceedings against the union. In...
All Blacks prop Owen Franks set to return for Super Rugby playoffs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will be without All Blacks' prop Owen Franks for their final Super Rugby matches against the Melbourne Rebels but should be fit for their playoff match. Their final regular season...
Academy Graduate Ross Signs Brumbies Deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies Prop Tom Ross has signed a 2-year contract with the club following a successful maiden season in Super Rugby with his hometown team. A product of the Brumbies junior pathways system, Ross...
Perenara & Barrett notch up 100 appearances for the Hurricances
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes star halfback pairing of TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett will reach a special mark when they run on to face the Lions in the round 17 Super Rugby match at Ellis Park. The match...
Rebels gamble with Toomua for Crusaders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has gambled with a new halfback combination for their clash with the Crusaders at Christchurch on Saturday. Michael Ruru starts at scrumhalf, with Will...
Ryan Crotty to make his 150th Crusaders appearance
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Vice-Captain Ryan Crotty is set to bring up his 150th Super Rugby game this weekend, as the side prepares for their final home game of the regular season against the Rebels. The West Stand at...
John Folau leaves the Waratahs following Israel's exit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael Folau's younger brother has quit the Waratahs, on the same day as Israel Folau's lawyers lodged an unfair dismissal claim against Rugby Australia. On Thursday, Waratahs' coach...
Israel Folau seeking up to $10 million in damages as he launches legal proceedings against Rugby Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has launched legal proceedings against Rugby Australia and the Waratahs for breach of contract. Folau's lawyers have said, under the Fair Work...
Pollard flown in to start the Bulls crunch clash with the Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls and Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has been brought into the Bulls starting line up to face the Highlanders on Friday at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The pivot missed the last...
All Blacks pair miss Blues clash against the Reds
5 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyAll Blacks Rieko Ioane and co-captain Patrick Tuipulotu will sit out their second stand-down game while fellow international Dalton Papalii makes a welcome return to the starting line-up. Injury...
