Samoa cancel European tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa have cancelled their trip to Europe this year as a result of Covid-19 complications. It has been suggested that a substitute team could be picked from Samoan players in the European...
NZ domestic rugby still on ice
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has once again, been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19...
Saints sign Fiji scrum-half Frank Lomani
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian international Frank Lomani will join Northampton Saints from Australian side Melbourne Rebels ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 25-year-old scrum-half is expected to land at Franklin’s...
Trinder joins Championship side Ampthill
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Gloucester centre Henry Trinder has joined Championship side Ampthill in a player-backs coach role. Working under former Wales fly half Paul Turner, Trinder joins...
"I think it will be difficult for this group of players to excel on Saturday" - O'Gara
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions flyhalf Ronan O'Gara has expressed his concerns over Warren Gatland's combinations ahead of the first test against the Springboks on Saturday. Speaking on Off The...
Wasps Add to Coaching Ranks for Next Season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps can confirm a number of coaching changes for the men’s first team and Academy ahead of next season. The Club are delighted to announce that England’s Interim...
'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift. Watson arrived...
Newcastle Falcons snap up speedster from champions Harlequins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMultiple Premiership title winner Nathan Earle has joined Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, speaking of the 'exciting times' ahead at Kingston Park Stadium. The 26-year-old winger...
Rebels lock in Head Coach, GM, new recruits and more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHeadlining the appointments is the confirmation of the signing of Kevin Foote, who has today been unveiled as Head Coach of the Melbourne Rebels. An accomplished and highly respected leader within the...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
