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Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition.    Thomas Waldrom - Wellington   The...

Defending Mitre 10 Cup Champions Confirm 2018 Squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canterbury Head Coach Joe Maddock has today announced his team for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season, including eight new names from the 2017 Premiership-winning squad.  The new squad members include...

Worcester Warriors sign Hurricanes lock Fatialofa

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of New Zealand lock Michael Fatialofa on a two-year deal from 2016 Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes.   The 25-year-old becomes Warriors’...

Brian Hopley re-appointed General Manager at Southland after 3 years at Samoa Rugby

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hopley will replace Andrew Moreton who took over from Hopley himself in 2015. The Southland Stags will be looking to their 'new GM' to help rejuvinate the province after languishing in either the last...

Wasps confirm Lima Sopoaga to join next season

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have confirmed that fly half Lima Sopoaga will be joining them for the 2018/19 season following his Super Rugby commitments with the Highlanders.   The exciting No.10 claimed the Highlanders’...

OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Lima Sopoaga

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have confirmed that Highlanders flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has signed a three-year deal with Premiership side Wasps.    Sopoaga, who has played 16 Tests for the All Blacks scoring...

Friday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matthew Morgan signs new deal at Cardiff Blues Full-back Matthew Morgan has signed a new deal to remain at Arms Park for next season.   Morgan was set to come out of contract in the...

Former All Blacks front-row Dave Hewett to coach Southland

8 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

Southland have appointed former All Blacks prop Dave Hewett as their new head coach for next season's Mitre 10 Cup.   Hewett was the Crusaders' forwards coach for six years but earlier this year...

WATCH: Future New Zealand Women's Superstar

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New Zealand Women's sided - much like the Men's side - is littered with superstar's from loosehead prop all the way through to fullback and they could have another talented player in their ranks in...

Marino Mikaele Tu'u replaces Lentjes in Highlanders squad

8 years ago by Highlanders Rugby

Hawke's Bay loose forward Marino Mikaele Tu'u has been called into the Highlanders.  The 20-year-old has made the New Zealand under-20 side for the past two years and will replace the injured James...