USA prop Paul Mullen signs for Newcastle Falcons
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA international Paul Mullen has joined Newcastle Falcons for the first four months of the Premiership season as the club bolsters its propping stocks. Born and raised in Ireland, the 26-year-old...
Newcastle Falcons sign Portugese international
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have completed the signing of outside centre Pedro Bettencourt from French club Carcassonne. A Portugese international at both 7s and 15s, the 23-year-old spent two seasons in...
All Blacks name squad for 2018 Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have named their squad for this year's Rugby Championship. The squad also features two uncapped players. Crusaders and Tasman prop Tim Perry, who played two non-Tests on last year's Vista...
Blues sign All Black Prop
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues and New Zealand Rugby have announced that All Black and North Harbour prop Karl Tu'inukuafe will join the Super Rugby club for the next three years. The 25-year-old has enjoyed...
Tom Coventry to join Blues coaching team
6 years ago by Blues RugbyThe Blues has confirmed that current North Harbour coach Tom Coventry is to join the Super Rugby club next season as an assistant coach Coventry will join the coaching group alongside Tana Umaga and Tasman...
Adam Batt signs for Jersey Reds
6 years ago by Jersey RedsJersey Reds' squad-building for the 2018-19 season looks close to completion with the signing of former Doncaster Knights forward Adam Batt. The 23-year-old, who can play in the second or back...
Former All Black Playmaker Calls Time On His Career
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and Blues flyhalf Luke McAlister has announced his retirement from all forms of the game at the age of 34. The Waitara born flyhalf attended Westlake Boys High School...
Falcons sign Fiji forward Nemani Nagusa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian back-rower Nemani Nagusa has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing ahead of the 2018-19 season. The 30-year-old helped Fiji win their fourth consecutive Pacific Nations Cup title...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis morning's news is dominated by the naming of the lineups ahead of this weekend's Test action. A Former Garbageman, Uber driver and the quiet Crusaders - The Wallabies debuts Cheika...
The incredible story of Karl Tu'inukuafe the All Blacks latest debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barrett's will steal the spotlight following Steve Hansen's first team announcement of 2018 but Chiefs prop Karl Tu'inukuafe has an inspiring story that led to him being called up to the All Blacks...