Springboks to name 45-man squad on Saturday
4 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
4 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...
REPORTS: Andy Farrell set to take up Lions coaching role
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report by irishtimes, Andy Farrell is now expected to join the British & Irish Lions tour in time for the Test series against the Springboks in light of Ireland’s...
Jamie Ritchie to lead 37-man Scotland squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have named a 37-man squad for their summer tests against England A, Romania and Georgia with industrious flanker Jamie Ritchie named as the man to lead the side. Mike Blair will...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
4 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...
Bulls honour former Springbok lock Frik du Preez
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok lock Frik du Preez was honoured on Monday by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union when the Northern Pavilion at Loftus Versfeld was named after the former Springbok lock. The Northern...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont
4 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...
Double ton for Buckley, Bundee Aki returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDenis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton in Italy. The Roscommon prop...
RWC 2021: Full match schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...
Louis Ludik announces his retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster back Louis Ludik has announced his retirement from the professional game after seven years with the province. Since arriving in Belfast, Ludik has represented Ulster 112 times, The...
