Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...
Springboks return to training
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Castle Lager Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group...
Gatland rallies Lions as Sharks take second bite at tourists
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions and Sharks teams that clash in Pretoria on Saturday will bear little resemblance to those from the midweek game. Warren Gatland has told his British and Irish Lions...
The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend. Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...
This weekend's international friendlies
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world. The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...
Georgia vs Scotland called off
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland men’s team will not travel to face Georgia in Tbilisi next Saturday (17 July) after the match was cancelled. Scottish Rugby has worked with World Rugby and the...
Sharks vs Lions to go ahead
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe clash between the Sharks and the British & Irish Lions will go ahead this evening with the rescheduled kick-off time of 20:00 (local). Covid-19 has apparently snuck its way into...
Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
4 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
4 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
4 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...
