Cheetahs secure four talented players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs are delighted to confirm the signing of centre Ali Mgijima with the Toyota Cheetahs. He will play with Rewan Kruger, Andisa Ntsila and Laurence Victor, who also recently...
England men's U20 team announced for final hit-out before U20 Championships
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his side to face Georgia U20 for the second of their two-match tour on Thursday, 1 June, in what will...
Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...
Saracens defy injuries to hold off Sale and win Premiership title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens defied a spirited Sale, mini injury crisis and climate activists to clinch the Gallagher Premiership title for a sixth time at Twickenham. A 35-25 victory over the Sharks made amends for last...
Stormers boss John Dobson praises Munster’s ‘phenomenal’ run to URC final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers head coach John Dobson has hailed Munster’s “phenomenal” run to the United Rugby Championship final ahead of Saturday’s clash in Cape Town. While the Stormers are chasing...
Three areas where the Premiership Final will be won
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe master meets the apprentice as Saracens and Sale Sharks do battle for the first time in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby final. For 12 years Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson served alongside each other...
Sale Sharks Team News
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes just one change to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final with flanker Sam Dugdale replacing the injured Ben Curry (hamstring) in the Sharks side to...
Saracens Team News
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell is looking to steer Saracens t their sixth Premiership title The skipper pulled the strings in the semi-final to book their place at Twickenham a fortnight ago, and now he will be...
Master versus Apprentice
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving transformed Saracens’ defence into a formidable force, Sanderson had established himself as McCall’s right-hand man and the Irishman declared ahead of their third triumph in four years...
History repeating itself for Sale Sharks class of 06
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Cueto spent his entire career with Sharks and scored the opening try when they won their first, and to date only, Premiership title 17 years ago. The England and Lions winger was part of an exceptional...
