Fiji pose World Cup threat but Pacific Islands need a much fairer deal | Ben Ryan
7 years ago by The GuardianFiji, Samoa and Tonga export masses of rugby talent but need more resource sharing and better domestic managementBehind sugar, rugby players are the second biggest export from Fiji. Combined with Samoa...
Melbourne Rebels announce partnership with Japanese giant
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have today announced an unique partnership with Japanese giant Kintetsu. The new alliance represents the most significant partnership ever established between an Australian...
Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019 Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...
Legion sign Hurricanes prop Chris Eves
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe San Diego Legion have added vastly experienced New Zealander Chris Eves to their front row ranks for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. He arrives as a direct replacement for the departing...
Naoya Okubo becomes the first Japanese head coach in Super Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTokyo-based Super Rugby outfit the Sunwolves named former Japan international flanker Naoya Okubo as their new head coach. Okubo represented Japan at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cups and becomes...
Lucas granted early Brumbies release
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have agreed to allow scrumhalf Matt Lucas to be released early from his contract to take up an offer with Japanese Top League side the Ricoh Black Rams from September. Lucas, who...
Leicester Tigers put up for sale
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers has today released a statement confirming plans for the sale of the club alongside a "full strategic review as part of long-term plans to reclaim its status as a dominant force in...
Retallick re-signs with NZRU
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick is the latest All Black to re-sign keeping him until 2023. The Chiefs powerhouse is another player that has signed a contract allowing him to play outside New Zealand which...
Canterbury head coach set to make Japanese switch
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanterbury Mitre 10 Cup Head Coach Joe Maddock has announced the 2019 season will be his last in charge of the provincial side, having been appointed as an assistant coach at the Toshiba club in Japan. Maddock...
Pocock to call time on Super Rugby at the end of 2019 season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies flanker David Pocock has confirmed he will not be seeking a further contract with the club at the end of the 2019 season. After his commitments with Australian Rugby conclude...
