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Willis Halaholo to undergo surgery

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues have today confirmed that Willis Halaholo suffered an acute cruciate ligament injury during Saturday's Challenge Cup clash with Leicester Tigers.   The centre will undergo surgery...

Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour.   Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week.   Ireland’s...

Karmichael Hunt signs contract extension with Waratahs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Karmichael Hunt has re-signed with the Waratahs for the 2020 Super Rugby season.     The 33-year-old arrived this year at the club on a player-swap deal with Queensland,...

Sevens Program Providing Opportunity

6 years ago by Parramatta Rugby

The Two Blues Sevens Program is going from strength to strength under the leadership of Director of Sevens Kruger Roache and coaching team of Waisale Qalulu, Mohd Roache and Lenny Rarawa. The 2019/20 program...

Franco Smith appointed as Italy interim coach

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy have announced that former Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will coach the side for the 2020 Six Nations while they search for Conor O'Shea's permanent replacement.   O'Shea left his role with...

Jonathan Thomas to rejoin Warriors as Forwards Coach

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Warriors captain Jonathan Thomas is to return to Sixways as forwards coach for the 2020/2021 season. The former Wales flanker will take over the forwards coaching from Rory Duncan, who departs from...

Glasgow name Danny Wilson as Dave Rennie's replacement

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Danny Wilson will become the new Head Coach of Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal ahead of next season.     The 43-year-old will join the club from his role as Assistant Coach (Forwards)...

McKenzie signs for the Ospreys

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand Maori and U20s fly half/fullback Marty McKenzie has put pen to paper and committed to the Ospreys to the end of the season.   Gareth Anscombe suffered a knee injury while on international...

Wayne Pivac names his first Wales squad that will take on Barbarian

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-man squad to prepare for his first fixture in charge against the Barbarians at Principality Stadium on November 30.   The squad features 20 forwards and...

Tomas Francis set to miss the Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Wales coach Wayne Pivac will have to be without the services of Tomas Francis for the upcoming Six Nations after the tighthead prop was confirmed to be ruled out of action for up to...