Brad Shields signs with Wellington Rugby for 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union have today announced the signing of former England international, Brad Shields. Shields will return to New Zealand to link up with Wellington in the 2023 Bunnings...
Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup. The 37-year-old lock made 170 international appearances,...
Ulster Rugby to thank departing players at Quarter-Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a combined total of nearly 500 caps for the province, Ulster Rugby will recognise the 10 Senior Men’s players confirmed as leaving at the conclusion of the current season. This...
Greig Laidlaw announces retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will retire from the pitch following his time with his current team, Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan. Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old Scrum-half said: “We...
Navidi retires following glittering career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi will retire from rugby with immediate effect after failing to successfully recover from a serious neck injury. The 32-year-old flanker has not played since picking up the injury during the...
Dai Young And Toby Booth Ready For Huge Judgement Day Debut With So Much On The Line
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a first taste of Judgement Day for both Dai Young and Toby Booth this weekend and what an initiation it’s going to be. The Welsh Shield and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup...
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...
Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon latest star to sign long-term deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs captain Jake Gordon has signed a two-year extension to remain in Australian Rugby until the end of 2025. Gordon is the latest to commit beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, with...
Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...
Fraser McReight re-signs with Queensland and Australian Rugby through 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia have announced backrower Fraser McReight has re-signed with Queensland and Australian Rugby through 2025. The 24-year-old debuted for the Reds in 2019...
