Goosen saddled up to drive bullish Bulls back to final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen, raised on the saddle of a horse, is back in the saddle of Jake White's Vodacom Bulls. It may be a different type of saddle but Goosen's confidence and ability is no different, whether...
Nephi Leatigaga joins Waratahs on injury cover contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeatigaga joins the Waratahs on an injury cover contract for Angus Bell, who suffered a season ending toe injury during the team's round one clash with the Brumbies. Leatigaga brings a wealth of European...
Rieko Ioane signs 2027 contract extension with NZR, Blues and Auckland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRieko Ioane will build on his legacy with New Zealand Rugby after signing a four-year contract extension until 2027. The 59-Test All Black has also re-signed with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Jacques Nienaber to join Leinster after RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can this afternoon confirm that current South Africa Head Coach, Jacques Nienaber, will join the club after the Rugby World Cup later this year.Nienaber will replace current Senior Coach,...
Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Jack Willis extends stay at Toulouse
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Jack Willis will remain in France after signing a new deal with Toulouse until 2026. The 26-year-old joined the French side in November of last year from Wasps. Willis has...
Harlequins sign Welsh prop Dillon Lewis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins announce the signing of Dillon Lewis from Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2023/24 season. Tighthead prop Lewis, 27, earned his 50th cap for Wales against France in this year’s Guinness...
Newcastle Falcons appoint Alex Codling as head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Codling will become Newcastle Falcons’ head coach in the summer, with the former England lock insisting worth ethic and pace are at the heart of his philosophy. The vastly-experienced...
New Zealand win in Singapore, book Olympic ticket
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks Sevens backed up victory in Hong Kong last weekend with their fourth tournament title of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023. New Zealand won the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and qualified...
Champions Cup semi-finals – dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR has announced the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the 2023 Champions Cup semi-finals. CHAMPIONS CUP semi-finals (Kick-offs local time) Saturday 29 AprilLeinster...
