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Rassie Erasmus rewards European form in his latest alignment camp squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded for in his latest alignment camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan with uncapped Toulouse flanker Rynhardt Elstadt included in the squad along with...

Jake White inquiring about coaching vacancies in South Africa - reports

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Cup-winning head coach Jake White has reportedly asked around about coaching roles back in South Africa having last coached in his home country in 2014.   The former Springbok has reportedly...

Jack Goodhue headlines trio of Crusaders penning new deals

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have announced a trio of re-signings made for the 2020 Super Rugby season with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue headling the signings.   Goodhue joins lock Mitchell Dunshea and flanker...

Wasps confirm departing players

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have confirmed that the following players will be leaving the Club at the end of the 2018/19 season.       Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “On behalf of everyone...

Ben Teo set for Super Rugby switch?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors have already confirmed that England centre Ben Te'o will leave the club at the end of the season, sparking rumours of where the next destination will be for the former Leinsterman.     The...

Springbok trio set for Japan move post World Cup - reports

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok trio Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel and Jason Jenkins are set to sign lucrative deals to leave South Africa after the Rugby World Cup, accoring to Afrikaans newspaper the Rapport.   Second...

All Black captain suffers double haematoma injury

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Read's return to action was cut short on Friday, but neither Sam Whitelock nor Scott Robertson seemed too concerned by the injury.       Sam Whitelock is confident the injury...

Kieran Read's career in numbers

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, as he prepares to step down from New Zealand duty.       Kieran Read announced on Wednesday that he is to retire...

Kieran Read Explains Snubbing European Move

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Read had been linked with Racing 92 and a Premiership switch, but said it was a "pretty straightforward" decision to move to Japan.         New Zealand captain Kieran...

Hansen hails departing Read

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says Kieran Read has enhanced the legacy of the All Blacks jersey in a "remarkable" career.         Steve Hansen saluted Kieran Read as "one...