Leinster Squad - South Africa Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen has named the the Leinster Rugby squad that will travel to play two games in the United Rugby Championship in South Africa in the coming fortnight. This Saturday,...
Weekend's Currie Cup Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Currie Cup match in Cape Town against the Western Province, and the Lions will be desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against...
Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new Scarlets contract. The 31-year-old is among an exclusive group of players who made more than 200 appearances in a...
Creativity a top priority for Springbok boss
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his charges to avoid complacency by continuing to think outside the box. South Africa’s next assignment sees them tackle Wales...
Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader. The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...
SA coastal sides move up on URC log
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks firmed up their prospects of reaching the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought SA derby wins on Saturday, and the Vodacom Bulls are still in contention...
HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks Vs Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks come away with a 27 point victory in wet conditions in Durban. The bonus point win keeps the Sharks' playoff hopes in the competition alive. Gerbrandt Grobler and Phepsi Buthelezi scored...
Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season. The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...
Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith has died at the age of 50. Smith was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away on Wednesday. Capped...
Jonathan Joseph turns down overseas interest to stay at Bath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Joseph has signed a contract extension with Bath, turning down a potential move to the Top 14. Multiple reports linked Joseph with a move...
