Panasonic Wild Knights Confirm The Signing Of European Test Duo
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapanese Top League side Panasonic Wildknights have confirmed the signing of England lock George Kruis and Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes. The pair will replace Sam Whitelock, a World Cup winner...
Japan's Most Capped Player Hangs Up His Boots
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 42, Hitoshi Ono - Japan most capped player of all time, has decided to retire after 98 appearances in a career spanning two decades. Hitoshi was originally a baseball player, taking...
News from around the globe
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbout Turn? After it was announced that he would be staying in Cape Town, it looks like hot property, Pieter-Steph du Toit, has indeed signed a last minute deal to play in France if rumours are...
Ben Smith set to follow Nehe Milner-Skudder in signing for the Highlanders for Super Rugby Aotearoa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders could welcome yet another World Cup winner and legend of the Super Rugby franchise with Ben Smith reportedly in talks to join the side for Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Highlanders...
Alex Goode set to depart Saracens on loan - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens fullback and the current European player of the Year, Alex Goode looks set to depart Saracens on loan according to reports in England. It was suggested by Mail Online last week that Goode...
Sir Steve Hansen speaks out on Lions ref howler
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has finally spoken out on the controversial refereeing decision that cost New Zealand the 2017 British and Irish Lions series back in 2017. Hansen...
Wallabies playmaker leaves the door open for Bath switch
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels and Wallabies playmaker Matt To'omua has been linked with a return to the English Premiership according to The Rugby Paper. To'omua spent three years at Leicester...
Update: The Highest Paid Rugby Players In The World
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe list of the highest-paid rugby players in the world has been updated. The likes of Matt Giteau and Dan Carter are effectively free agents which has changed the current Top 15 highest...
Steve Hansen backs One-off Lions-New Zealand Test but says 'it won't be a decider'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland says the Lions could warm up for their tour of South Africa with a game against New Zealand, and Steve Hansen backs the idea. Steve Hansen has backed Warren Gatland's idea to...
Dan Carter's career in Japan has come to an end but has he retired?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks legendary fly-half and three-time World Player of the Year Dan Carter has announced that he will leave Japanese outfit Kobelco Steelers after his final season in Japan was cut short. The...
