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Top Stories of the Week

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations respond to Fiji claims that they are joining the tournament   Following the Fijian Rugby Union's claim that the Flying Fijians are on the verge of joining the Six Nations...

World Cup winning lock Eben Etzebeth signs fresh terms at Toulon

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Cup Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has signed a new deal with Top 14 club Toulon. The 28-year-old has extended his stay at the French club by signing a new three-year deal with the club that...

Four Things You Didn't Know About: Leicester's New South African Kobus van Wyk

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Monday, Leicester Tigers confirmed the signing of South African outside back Kobus van Wyk from the Hurricanes.   The 28-year-old is currently playing for the Hurricanes in New Zealand’s...

Quintet sign for the Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions have confirmed four new additions to their squad this week, two of the arrivals coming from local rivals the Bulls.   Hooker Jaco Visagie has joined former Bulls' skipper Burger...

Nemani Nadolo arrives at Leicester Tigers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo has officially moved to Leicester Tigers ahead of next season.     Welcome to Leicester Tigers, @Nemani_Nadolo. pic.twitter.com/LyTxdxzEHF — Leicester...

Former Leinster playmaker set for Top 14 switch

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Leinster playmaker Noel Reid is set to sign for Top 14 club Agen according to a report by La Dépêche du Midi.   Reid can play both centre and flyhalf with the latter...

Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week.       Jamie George commits long-term future to Saracens Saracens have confirmed that England and...

Weekly Round Up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal:     Blues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two...

Reports suggest that French clubs have agreed to reduce salary caps

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vote on Wednesday will confirm the new salary caps for the TOP14 and PROD2, the top two club competitions in France, according to a report by RugbyRama.   The organising body of French professional...

Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw has signed a deal to join Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs along with Australians' Anaru Rangi and Liam Gill.   In January, it was confirmed...