Jono Gibbes named as new Waikato Mitre 10 Cup coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Waikato captain Jono Gibbes has been appointed as the new head coach of Waikato for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup. Gibbes, 41, will return to New Zealand at the conclusion of the PRO 14 season...
Highlights PRO14: Southern Kings vs Dragons
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Kings score 6 tries to break their drought of 16 games without a win with a BP one. Try scorers for them today were Vulindlu (2), Banda, Lerm, Volmink and de Wee. Dragons took the lead but couldn't...
Francois Venter to join Worcester Warriors
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of Springbok and Cheetahs centre Francois Venter, with the centre set to join the English club after the PRO14 season. “After careful...
Cardiff Blues v Benetton Rugby postponed
6 years ago by Cardiff BluesCardiff Blues have confirmed that Friday’s PRO14 Round 17 clash against Benetton Rugby has been postponed due to the current adverse weather conditions. The decision was made on Thursday...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale lock in the Premiership's most accurate goal kicker Sale Sharks have re-signed the Premiership's most accurate goal kicker with fly-half AJ MacGinty signing a new four-year contract with the...
Munster Sign Mike Haley
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the signing of Sale Sharks full-back Mike Haley on a three-year contract from the start of next season. The 23-year-old from Preston in England is Irish...
Cloete ruled out for 3-4 months with broken arm
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster flanker Chris Cloete could be out for three to four months after undergoing surgery on a fractured forearm. The South African flanker suffered the injury in Munster's Guinness Pro 14 victory over...
Scarlets set to sign Hurricanes back-rower Thomson
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports in the New Zealand media, current Pro 12 champions Scarlets are set to sign Hurricanes back-row Blade Thomson at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season. Capped by the New Zealand...
James King signs new Ospreys deal
6 years ago by Ospreys RugbyOspreys Rugby has announced that James King is the latest player to extend his contract with the region, signing a new three-year deal. The 27-year old, who has worn four, five, six, seven...
Stockdale signs new Ulster deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby has confirmed that winger Jacob Stockdale has signed a new deal with the Province, which will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2020. He...