Weekly Round Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal: Blues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two...
Reports suggest that French clubs have agreed to reduce salary caps
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vote on Wednesday will confirm the new salary caps for the TOP14 and PROD2, the top two club competitions in France, according to a report by RugbyRama. The organising body of French professional...
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw joins Japanese club
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain, Greig Laidlaw has signed a deal to join Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs along with Australians' Anaru Rangi and Liam Gill. In January, it was confirmed...
The Hurricanes sign former Blues' pivot Simon Hickey
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes backline is set to be bolstered with the signing of first-five Simon Hickey. Originally from Auckland, the 26-year-old made a name for himself as the Captain of the Kings College 1st...
Plans for Global Season "Dead in the Water" After French Opposition
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report from thetimes.co.uk, the notion of world rugby possibly adopting a global season format has been dashed as a result of stiff opposition from French clubs. The Ligue National...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe. We...
