ARU to discontinue Western Force Super Rugby Licence
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today resolved to discontinue the Western Force Super Rugby licence. The decision comes after several weeks of consultation with Rugby bodies and stakeholders, including...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCharles Piutau to join Bristol for 2018/19 season Bristol have announced the signing of All Black Charles Piutau from Ulster on a two-year deal. Full story Maori All Blacks to play...
Leni Apisai leaves Hurricanes for Blues
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer New Zealand under-20 captain and Maori All Blacks hooker Leni Apisai has left the Hurricanes and signed on for the Blues until 2019. The 21-year-old, who will play for Wellington in the...
Folau Fainga’a signs Brumbies EPS contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies have announced the signing of promising hooker Folau Fainga’a on an Extended Playing Squad, one-year, deal. Fainga’a, who is no relation to former Brumbies trio Anthony,...
CONFIRMED: Matfield joins Lions coaching staff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok lock Victor Matfield has been named the Lions' new forwards coach. Swys de Bruin on Thursday officially replaced Johan Ackermann as Lions head coach, while Matfield was unveiled...
Victor Matfield to join Lions coaching staff?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok lock Victor Matfield is reportedly in line to become the Lions' new forwards coach. Swys de Bruin officially takes over as Lions head coach on Thursday after the...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lose Jordie for Rugby Championship All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett's season looks to be over and his place in the Rugby Championship squad has been taken by Crusaders and...
All Blacks lose Jordie for Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett's season looks to be over and his place in the Rugby Championship squad has been taken by Crusaders and Tasman fullback David Havili. The All Blacks gathered...
Rebels sign Force Prop
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby prop Tetera Faulkner will return home after he signed with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2018 and 2019 Super Rugby seasons. The 29-year-old front rower returns to Melbourne after seven years and...
Amanaki Mafi back for Rebels in 2018
7 years ago by Melbourne RebelsThe Melbourne Rebels have secured Amanaki Mafi for the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season after the powerful backrower signed a contract extension.The highly sought 27-year-old Japanese international, named...
