Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener. Heinz left the Crusaders...
Exeter Chiefs sign Tongan back Solomone Kata
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the new 2022/23 season with the addition of Tongan international Solomone Kata. The 27-year-old is Rob Baxter’s...
Four Year Wait Adds Hype to South Africa Clash - Rieko Ioane
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks centre Rieko Ioane said South Africa would be a completely different challenge to Ireland when the sides meet in the Lipovitan-D first Rugby Championship Test in Nelspruit on Sunday (NZT). So...
Brumbies confirm coaching group for 2023 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies Rugby have confirmed Laurie Fisher, Rod Seib and Dan Palmer will form the club’s coaching group for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season with returning head coach Stephen Larkham. Widely...
Every TOP14 Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier will be looking to defend their maiden TOP 14 title in 2022/23. We take a look at their new signings as well as all the other new arrivals in the league ahead of...
Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads. We run you through every signing...
'This not helpful' - Nigel Owens shares his views on the 20 minute red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens says that 20-minute red card law that will be trialled during the Rugby Championship 'is not helpful with the drive for player safety.' For the...
Chris Boyd to mentor Highlanders coaching group
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Boyd will join the Highlander’s coaching group in 2023 as Coaching Mentor. Boyd will draw on his wealth of coaching experience to help guide new Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, and his coaching...
Sef Fa’agase re-commits to Queensland Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile prop Sef Fa’agase has signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024. The two-year deal sees the 31-year-old’s career come full circle, with Fa’agase rising through...
