Clarke Dermody named Highlanders head coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders have announced Southlander Clarke Dermody as the new Head Coach of the Highlanders for a three-year term. Dermody takes over from Tony Brown who finishes his two-year tenure to...
Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July. France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...
Leicester's last-minute hero Burns in 'disbelief' after winning Premiership title
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' match-winner Freddie Burns expressed his disbelief after achieving a life-long ambition by lifting the Premiership title on Saturday. Hanro Liebenberg and Jasper Wiese scored the only...
Freddie Burns and the moment of magic that won the Premiership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Freddie Burns story is an intriguing one as he made a return to Leicester Tigers after some time in Japan having never played in a Premiership Final. After 23 minutes George Ford limped off against...
Two of Australia's biggest names could be off to the Rebels - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels are in a position to sign two of Australia's biggest names next year with Matt To’omua set to leave the franchise. According to a report by Fox Sports, To'omua will...
McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand, Chiefs and Waikato
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian McKenzie has recommitted to the All Blacks, Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato for another year after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of the 2023 season. McKenzie,...
Eight Wallabies Included In Australia A Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A have unveiled their squad ahead of next month’s Pacific Nations Cup in Fiji. The squad is combined of eight capped Wallabies as well as in-form players...
Jake's Bulls Are All The Rage
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White never stopped believing that his team would make the final of the United Rugby Championship. White did not need hindsight to make these comments...
Crusaders Backs Coach Andrew Goodman set to take up new role at Leinster
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders Backs Coach Andrew Goodman has confirmed he will move on from the club at the conclusion of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, to take up the role of Backs and Attack Coach with Irish club,...
Winners & Losers: All Blacks squad to face Ireland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster named his first squad of 2022 with six uncapped players. The All Blacks' boss has sprung a few surprise selections, with some of the selections with...
