Halfback duo sign with the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have signed halfbacks Jamie Booth and Jonathan Taumateine for the next two Investec Super Rugby seasons. The pair replace Richard Judd and Finlay Christie, with the former leaving the...
Former Munster coach the front runner for the vacant Waratahs job - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Munster head coach Rob Penney is reportedly the front-runner to become the new NSW Waratahs head coach. A report by the Daily Telegraph in Australia reported that Penney and former...
Watch: The giant Australian lock that's attracting Super Rugby interest
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStanding at 204cm and hitting the scales at “about 120kg’s", Callum MacDonald is set to make the step up to professional rugby with Super Rugby clubs in Australia and New Zealand...
Experienced front rower re-signs with Waratahs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs have secured the signature of experienced hooker, Damien Fitzpatrick for the Super Rugby 2020 season. Entering his ninth season as a NSW Waratah, Fitzpatrick will again be in the engine...
Jordie Barrett is set to sign a new NZ Rugby deal with a twist - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving shown some contract flexibility with the likes of Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Beauden Barrett, NZ Rugby looks set to make similar accommodations for Jordie Barrett. The young utility...
Accessing the All Blacks openside options ahead of the Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Todd is arguably one of the unluckiest All Black openside flanker with the Crusaders man's career starting while Richie McCaw was still donning the Crusaders red and All Blacks' black. Following...
The Crusaders name Brad Mooar's replacement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have confirmed Scott Hansen will join their coaching group in 2020, following the departure of Brad Mooar earlier this month. Hansen will replace Mooar as Crusaders Assistant Coach for...
Meet the rookie loosehead and Fijian powerhouse the Wallabies are unleashing on the Springboks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies head coach Michael Cheika sprung a few surprises when naming his first Wallabies 23 of the year with James Slipper and Nic White returning to the test fold. However, the two debutants...
Du Preez twins make early Sharks exit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed that loose forward duo Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez will leave the Durban-based franchise with immediate effect and join their older brother Robert du Preez at the Sale Sharks on...
The Sharks partways with their coach and appoint a new CEO
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed that they have parted ways with coach Robert du Preez on the same day as they confirmed that Eduard Coetzee would be taking over from Gary Teichmann as the franchise's...
