Gloucester complete the signing of South African lock Gerbrandt Grobler
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter just one season with Munster Rugby, Gerbrandt Grobler will join fellow South African Johann Ackermann's Gloucester next season in the Premiership. The 26-year old made 11 appearances for Munster...
Gloucester sign Jaco Kriel
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions Rugby Co. have confirmed that Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel will join former Lions coach Johan Ackermann at English Premiership side Gloucester at the end of the Super Rugby season. Kriel...
Whiteley and Janse van Rensburg named in the Lions Touring Squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have confirmed their touring squad for their Australasia Tour which will see them face the Waratahs and Reds before crossing the Tasman to face the Hurricanes and Highlanders. The squad...
Kwagga quits Blitzboks to chase Springboks dream
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKwagga Smith has put his sevens career on hold in order to pursue his ambition to play for the Springboks. Smith played for the Blitzboks in the first four tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Langley and George Thornton commit futures to Wasps Wasps have announced that David Langley and George Thornton have been awarded new academy contracts. The front-row pair both joined...
Jaco Kriel suffers another injury setback
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions Rugby Co. has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances the operation that Jaco Kriel underwent on his shoulder was unsuccessful and needs to be repeated on Thursday 8 March 2018. Kriel...
Malcolm Marx claims three 2017 SA Rugby Awards
6 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx was rewarded with three awards following a sublime season in 2017, including being named the SA Rugby Player of the Year. The 23-year-old star from the Lions was...
Monday Evening Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJaba Bregvadz to become first Georgian in Super Rugby Hooker Jaba Bregvadz is set to become the first Georgian player to play Super Rugby after signing up for the Japanese Sunwolves franchise...
Shocking omissions from SA & NZ 2017 Awards
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international and domestic seasons have come to an end in the Southern Hempshire. Therefore it is that time of year where the nominees are announced by the national Unions for their end of year...
Marx leads nominations for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards 2017
6 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx leads the nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year 2017 awards with three, closely followed by four players who bagged two nominations each. The...
