Seta Tamanivalu re-signs with Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeta Tamanivalu has committed to the Crusaders on the eve on the Crusaders Super Rugby semi-final. Despite interest from the Chiefs, and several undisclosed offshore clubs, the three-test...
Cooper steps down from Maori All Blacks role
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaori All Blacks Head Coach Colin Cooper has announced he will stand down from the special team as he focusses on his new role in charge of the Chiefs Super Rugby campaign next year. Cooper, who has coached...
Gareth Evans signs for Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay loose forward Gareth Evans has signed with the Hurricanes for the next two years. The 25-year-old will join the defending Super Rugby champions after spending the past four seasons...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Stephen Moore announced that he will retire from Test Rugby at the end of 2017 Moore confirmed that 2018 will be his final Super Rugby season. Full story Wallabies prop Toby...
Wallabies prop Toby Smith joins Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies prop Toby Smith has signed a two-year deal with the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old loose head will join his new Super Rugby club for the 2018 and 2019 seasons after spending the past four seasons...
Stephen Moore to retire from Test Rugby at end of 2017
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds and Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore today announced he will retire from Test Rugby at the end of 2017, before playing a final season of Super Rugby in 2018. Moore has played at the...
Exeter Sign Powerful South African Lock
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad for the 2017-18 season with the signing of powerful South African lock Wilhelm van der Sluys. Born in Paarl, van der Sluys attended the local High School...
Cheika Adds 7 Brumbies To Wallabies Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has added seven Brumbies players to the extended national train-on squad after the completion of their Super Rugby campaign. Allan Alaalatoa, Scott Sio, Rory Arnold,...
Ben Smith's agent confirms details of his sabbatical
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Smith's agent has confirmed the All Blacks fullback is likely to sit out eight tests this year as part of a long-term plan to ensure he is in peak condition for the next World Cup. It was...
ARU Chief Financial Officer Resigns
7 years ago by Australia RugbyThe Australian Rugby Union will watch another high-profile executive walk out the door after chief financial officer Todd Day handed in his resignation to take up a role with the Australian Olympic...