Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the planned second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia had been cancelled because of COVID-19 infections in both camps. The match was scheduled to...
Rugby Europe Launches A New Club Competition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Europe will launch its first-ever club competition for the emerging Rugby Unions in Europe: The Rugby Europe Super Cup. Rugby Europe, the regional governing body for rugby in Europe, and...
Lions ready to hunt Sharks amid schedule uncertainty
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCoronavirus cases in South Africa have overshadowed the Lions tour, but Warren Gatland's squad will not be distracted. The British and Irish Lions are focused on delivering a strong showing...
Bulls vs British & Irish Lions game postponed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions’ Castle Lager Lions Series match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday has been postponed with a view to rescheduling or to accommodate an alternative opponent, while...
Covid-19 puts Bulls vs Lions fixture in doubt
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions are scheduled to play the Bulls this coming Saturday but the fixture is now threatened after an outbreak of Covid-19 has occurred in the latter’s camp, according to...
Springbok team announcement postponed until further notice
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe announcement of the Springbok squad for their second test against Georgia on Friday night has been postponed until further notice. The Springboks suspended training on Monday after Lood de...
Springboks suspend training following positive COVID-test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok training has been suspended for Monday following a positive test in the squad. The players have been placed in preventative isolation prior to further PCR testing and a review of the...
"Small chance" of RG Snyman featuring in Lions series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forwards coach Deon Davids has shed some light on the current status of towering second-row RG Snyman, and while it is not all that encouraging from a South African point of view, there does...
Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August. Speaking...
Three for debutants, four for Adams in ruthless rout
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions continued their preparations for the South Africa Test series by easing past the Lions. Three debutants marked their British and Irish Lions bows with tries...
