Nic White set to leave Exeter Chiefs and chase World Cup dream with Baxter's blessing
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExter Chiefs' scrumhalf Nic White is one step closer to realising his dream of representing the Wallabies at a Rugby World Cup after he was given the green light by Exeter Chiefs director of...
Former Springbok lock announces his retirement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok second-rower Flip van der Merwe has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season and intends to stay in Clermont. Van der Merwe enjoyed a long and successful...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World...
Sam Whitelock's new deal includes a short stint in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury lock, Samuel Whitelock, and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have agreed a new deal, with the Test centurion signing through until 2023. The re-signing of the two-time...
Racing 92's backs coach set to join Les Bleus staff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing92's Top 14-winning backs coach Laurent Labit will join the France set-up after the Rugby World Cup in Japan, the club announced on Monday. Labit won a league title with Racing 92 in...
Bastareaud confirms New York switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Toulon centre Mathieu Bastareaud has published a video confirming that he will play in the new Major League Rugby following the World Cup in Japan. The midfielder was in negotiations...
Pau winger shows-off Fijian flair in crazy team try to sink Racing 92
7 years ago by Rugby DumpFijian winger Watisoni Votu scored an incredible 80-metre try for Pau against Racing 92 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Toulouse guarantee top-two finish as Lyon lose
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse took advantage of defeats for a number of sides further down the Top 14 table as they sealed a top-two spot. A 21-20 victory away at fourth-placed Castres took Toulouse out of reach of...
Raphael Ibanez set to manage France post Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer hooker and captain Raphael Ibanez will take over as manager of France following the 2019 World Cup, he told AFP on Friday. The 46-year-old said he had been offered the...
Ben Teo set for Super Rugby switch?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have already confirmed that England centre Ben Te'o will leave the club at the end of the season, sparking rumours of where the next destination will be for the former Leinsterman. The...
