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Promising fullback Sullivan gets second Blues start

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues head to Melbourne for the clash against the Rebels at AAMI Stadium on Saturday evening.   The team will honour experienced midfielder TJ Faiane, who returns to earn his 50th cap, the seventh-highest...

Hurricanes sign NZ Under 20s first-five

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have announced the signing of former Kings College 1st XV captain and New Zealand Under 20s first five-eighth, Aidan Morgan until 2024.   In 2019, the 19-year-old played...

British & Irish Lions return to terrestrial television on Channel 4

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Live coverage of The British & Irish Lions will return to terrestrial television for the first time in nearly 30 years with Channel 4’s broadcast of the -Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup against Japan.       We...

Irish lock Jack Regan signs for the Ospreys

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have announced the signing of second-row Jack Regan on a three-year deal.   Regan, 24, will leave the Highlanders franchise in the Super Rugby Aotearoa in New Zealand to join the regional...

Remembering the amazing Jonah Lomu on his birthday

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Through the years, as the menacing cries of the Haka fill the electric air before every test the All Blacks play, the names and faces of the past legends who donned the renowned jersey are called to mind....

South American Rugby President takes shot at Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South American rugby boss Sebastián Piñeyrua has hit out at Wales for cancelling their tour to South America, which has left Uruguay in the lurch.     The...

Quality curtain-raisers for Blues vs Waratahs match

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fans attending the Blues vs Waratahs match next weekend in the second round of the Trans-Tasman competition will be in for a treat as two big curtain-raisers are scheduled.    The All...

Caleb Clarke and Etene Nanai-Seturo set sights on Olympics

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the lure of an Olympic medal in two months, All Black and Blues winger Caleb Clarke and Chiefs outside back Etene Nanai-Seturo have today returned to the All Blacks Sevens programme in a bid to be...

Ngani Laumape signs for Stade Francais

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black and Hurricanes centre Ngani Laumape has signed for French TOP14 club Stade Francais.    The news comes after the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby had confirmed that TJ Perenara would...

Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal.   Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...