England boss impressed by the development of Marcus Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has praised the improvement of Harlequins pivot Marcus Smith describing the 22-year-old's development as "really positive". "I think he is getting a nice...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he rates most highly at the moment. The Stormers and South African...
Eddie Jones to name England squad next week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones will name his squad for the Summer tests against the USA and Canada next week Thursday. Jones will be without the likes of Mako Vunipola, Maro Itoje, Jamie George,...
Springboks to name 45-man squad on Saturday
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok squad for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour as well as the tests against Georgia will be named on Saturday. The squad named will consist of 45 players. The Springboks...
John Smit: Lions 'declined' post match beers in 2009
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok captain John Smit has revealed that 2009 British and Irish Lions management rejected the invite for post-match beers after the three test matches. Speaking on Brian Moore's Full...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo months out from the first British and Irish Lions test against South Africa, Alan Quinlan has picked his British and Irish Lions Test XV. The former Ireland flanker has picked an...
Watch: Finn Russell assists three tries in Racing 92's victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 secured a 14-54 victory over Agen at the weekend as they ran in eight tries to Agen's two. The win saw Racing 92 end the weekend in third place overall with British & Irish Lions...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday. With Toulouse attacking just outside...
Jaque Fourie reveals that he had one functional eye when scored against the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has revealed that he had just one functional eye the moment he scored the series-clinching try against the British and Irish Lions in 2009. Speaking with...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
