Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise. Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
“For me personally, there is no fear.” - Malcolm Marx
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid ubiquitous claims that the Boks will be undercooked by the time they square off against the British & Irish Lions, hooker Malcolm Marx does not appear concerned. “For me personally,...
Franco Mostert wary of Lions' second-row
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIndustrious Springbok lock Franco Mostert is under no illusions as to the task which faces the South African second-row when they come up against the British & Irish Lions next month. “Guys...
La Rochelle hang onto talented trio
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African duo of Raymond Rhule and Dillyn Leyds, as well as big Australian second-row Will Skelton have all signed contract extensions with French Top 14 side La Rochelle. Rhule...
Gatland discusses Lions midfield combo
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has heaped praise on Robbie Henshaw in the wake of naming the team to face Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield. Henshaw was picked in the...
British & Irish Lions Team To Face Japan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. 16,500...
24 Years ago today, Jim Telfer’s speech and Matt Dawson’s dummy wins series opener
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby24 years ago today, Martin Johnson captained the British and Irish Lions to victory over the Springboks. The Lions beat South Africa 25-16 in the Test opener in Cape Town. The match...
Stuart Barnes: Six Nations next in line for South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England flyhalf and now rugby pundit Stuart Barnes warns that the formation of the United Rugby Championship is just the first step in getting South Africa to join the Six Nations tournament. Last...
Currie Cup Recap - Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPumas thump Lions: The New Nation Pumas made a statement in the opening match of the Carling Currie Cup as they claimed a commanding 39-10 bonus-point win over the Lions in Nelspruit on Friday...
