Australian Conference: Player Ins and Outs?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, we bring you a comprehensive list of transfers which have happened in the Australian conference. The...
Japanese Club Enter Race For Retallick's Signature
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter denying claims of signing a world record £1m (NZ$1.9m) deal with with the Sale Sharks, All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is now linked with a move to Japan. Sale Sharks coach...
Former All Black Added To Chiefs Coaching Staff
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have that former winger Roger Randle will join the Chiefs coaching group of Colin Cooper, Neil Barnes, Nick White, Tabai Matson and Andrew Strawbridge. The current...
Exiles Sign Wallabies Duo
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have confirmed the signing of Waratahs and Wallabies pair Curtis Rona and Nick Phipps for the 2019/20 season. Rona, a 26-year-old centre, made his name with NRL clubs...
Thursday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNemani Nadolo Calls Time On His Test Career Fijian powerhouse winger Nemani Nadolo has announced his retirement from international rugby at the age of 30. The 137 kg winger has decided...
Samu Kerevi Named Queensland Reds Captain
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today announced Samu Kerevi as the St.George Queensland Reds captain for the 2019 Vodafone Super Rugby season. Kerevi has already captained Queensland on...
Gatland eyes up Super Rugby role
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland is still weighing up what his next move will be when he leaves his role after the Rugby World Cup. Warren Gatland is waiting for a "concrete" offer...
Update: Bastareaud On Track For Super Rugby Switch
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier this month, Midi Olympique revealed that France and Toulon captain, Mathieu Bastareaud, has a clause included in his contract that would allow him to have a stint outside of...
Rugby Australia set to implement hair-follicle drug tests
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia may subject players to mandatory hair follicle testing to pick up traces of illicit drug use. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, RA has been discussing the...
Banks Locked In Until 2022
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFullback Tom Banks has put pen-to-paper on a new three-year deal to re-sign with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2022. The 24-year old made his Wallabies debut...