Simmons signs two-year deal with Waratahs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Rob Simmons has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with the ARU and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2019. The 28-year old will move south from Queensland to...
Malcolm Marx, the next great Springbok hooker
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the days of James Dalton to John Smit to Bismark du Plessis the South African rugby public have been blessed time and time again with fantastic talents in the middle of their front row. The...
England eye Hurricanes looseforward Brad Shields
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland coach Eddie Jones has his eyes on Hurricanes and Wellington loose forward Brad Shields, according to reports in the United Kingdom. The Mail on Sunday said the 26-year-old had...
Lambie requests release from Bok contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to Netwerk 24 Pat Lambie has asked to be released from his joint contract with the Springboks and Sharks. The flyhalf, who has not played since 13 May due to concussion issues,...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHougaard starts for Springboks South Africa made only one change to their starting XV to face Argentina in Salta as Francois Hougaard starts in the place of the injured Ross Cronje. Los...
Papalii and Clarke sign with Blues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo highly promising young prospects, Dalton Papalii and Caleb Clarke, will join the Blues in the Super Rugby next year. Papalii has already forged a close involvement with the Blues, as a graduate...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBryn Hall re-signs with Crusaders The Crusaders approached Hall as a replacement for the outgoing Andy Ellis in 2017 and he has alternated with Mitch Drummond for the starting number 9 jersey throughout...
Bryn Hall re-signs with Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHalfback Bryn Hall is sticking with the Crusaders, having re-signed for 2018. Hall started his Super Rugby career in Auckland with the Blues in 2013. He debuted against the Crusaders...
Western Force win right to appeal after Super Rugby axing
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Supreme Court judge has granted the Western Force the right to appeal the Australian Rugby Union's decision to axe the team from the Super Rugby competition. Justice David Hammerschlag...
Andrew Smith Extends Brumbies Stay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies have announced the re-signing of utility back Andrew Smith for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The 32-year old has spent seven seasons with the Brumbies over two stints, playing for both...
