Michael Tagicakibau has a successful surgery
7 years ago by Benetton TrevisoBenetton Rugby have announced that Michael Tagicakibau underwent surgery this morning following a clash in training last Friday. He ruptured the patellar tendon in his left knee. The...
Glasgow Warriors sign Siua Halanukonuka
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have signed Tongan international prop Siua Halanukonuka, subject to visa and medical. He will join on a two-year contract in October, following the conclusion of his Mitre 10 Cup...
George Turner joins Glasgow Warriors on loan
7 years ago by Glasgow WarriorsEdinburgh Hooker George Turner will join Glasgow Warriors on a season-long loan. With four hookers currently under contract at Edinburgh, Turner will move west to stake a claim for more...
T Rhys Thomas retires from professional rugby
7 years ago by Dragons RugbyFormer Wales hooker T Rhys Thomas is retiring at the age of 35 because of injury and will concentrate on his coaching role with the Dragons academy. He won 27 caps between 2005 and 2008, including...
Southern Kings and Cheetahs set to join PRO12
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs received an axe from Super Rugby following a SANZAAR decision to reduce the competition’s participants from 18 to 15 teams from next season. The...
Richard Whiffin named as Gloucester Rugby’s new Head of Academy
7 years ago by Gloucester RugbyGloucester Rugby have confirmed that Richard Whiffin has been appointed as the club's new Head of Academy. "I'm absolutely delighted," commented Whiffin. "We had a very successful year...
Connacht sign Jarrad Butler
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce the signing of 25-year-old back-row forward Jarrad Butler on a three-year deal. With 70 Super Rugby appearances to his name, New Zealand-born Butler...
Garry Ringrose out for 4-5 months
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that Garry Ringrose is set to be on the sidelines for 4-5 months, having undergone an operation last Monday on an ongoing shoulder issue. Ringrose started...
Weekly Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOfficial: Cheetahs & Kings out of Super Rugby @cheetahsrugby and @southernkingssa will not play #SuperRugby in 2018. Both the Kings and the Cheetahs agreed that they would be seeking other...
Munster sign Chris Cloete and Gerbrandt Grobler
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby have confirmed the signing of flanker Chris Cloete and lock Gerbrandt Grobler. Southern Kings and Pumas flanker Chris Cloete has signed a three-year contract while Gerbrandt...
