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Biggar, Lawes & Ludlam among a host re-signing with Saints

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seven internationals are amongst those to pen new deals, with England’s Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Teimana Harrison, Piers Francis and George Furbank joining Wales fly-half Dan Biggar and Scotland...

The next uber rich French club linked with a host of superstars including Beauden Barrett

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

UAE investors are set to takeover former French powerhouse AS Béziers Hérault ‘in the next few days’ according to reports the ProD2 club with the club's new owners set...

UAE billionaires target top stars in mega takeover of ProD2 club

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett and Wales fly half Dan Bigger have been linked with big money moves to French ProD2 side Beziers.

Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe.   We...

Weekly Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Goneva heads to France:     The 36-year-old Fijian has spent most of his career having joined Leicester Tigers from French club Tarbes in 2012. He spent four years...

Saracens secure Nick Tompkins' long-term commitment as he goes on loan in Wales

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' centre Nick Tompkins has committed his long-term future at Saracens but will spend a season on loan at Dragons, the club confirmed on Friday.   The 25-year-old – who made...

Johan Ackermann's Top League side confirms eight new signings including a World Cup winning Springbok

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Gloucester head coach Johan Ackerman has started his recruitment for his new side NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.   The South African has recruited three former Gloucester players including Franco...

Piri Weepu's brilliant All Black debut

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the better part of a decade, Piri Weepu was a familiar sight behind the All Black pack. The stocky general was as significant a personality off the field as he was on it.   Always surrounded...

Rebels to temporarily relocate to Canberra after COVID-19 spike

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rebels are facing scheduling concerns just a little over a week from the start of Super Rugby AU.     Melbourne-based franchise the Rebels will temporarily relocate to Canberra ahead...

The Deal That Set Super Rugby and Tri-Nations in Motion

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On this day in 1995, on the eve of the iconic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand in Johannesburg, details pertaining to two brand new competitions; the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations.   The...