Sheedy backs 'world-class' Rees-Zammit to 'tear it up' in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol and Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy has dubbed fellow Welshman Louis Rees-Zammit 'world class' and has backed the speedster to light up the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa. The...
Remembering the amazing Jonah Lomu on his birthday
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrough the years, as the menacing cries of the Haka fill the electric air before every test the All Blacks play, the names and faces of the past legends who donned the renowned jersey are called to mind....
Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...
British and Irish Lions Players & Staff Take Pay Cut - Report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions stars and staff have accepted a 25 per cent pay cut ahead of this summer's trip to South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail. 2021 Lions will be...
Saints sign South African No.8 Juarno Augustus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today announce the signing of up-and-coming South African No.8, Juarno Augustus. The 23-year-old will arrive at Franklin’s Gardens in July ahead of the men...
PRO14 Rainbow Cup Schedule Confirmed R4 to R6
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe remaining fixtures for the Northern and Southern Rainbow Cup competitions have been put in place with kick-off times and broadcast details confirmed. Across the remaining five...
Hamish Watson responds to claims that he is too small
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has responded to on-going claims that he is too small to compete with the South African forwards. Watson was recently named in Warren Gatland’s 37-man...
Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal. Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the...
