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Rugby Bits PODCAST: War God, Johann van Graan and all things Munster with The Three Red Kings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The full squad is joined by Tom Savage (better known as @threeredkings on Twitter) who is nursing a hangover from his weekend in Dublin after watching his beloved Munster in the Champions Cup quarterfinal...

The Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast | Scexit 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh and Glasgow crash out of Europe and the lads look forward to Scotland's summer tour.  

Bulls secure star Springbok S’busiso Nkosi

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls confirmed that they have made a key inclusion to their player resource with the signing of Springbok winger, S’busiso Nkosi.     The 2019 World Cup-winning star is set to join...

Sharks sign another quality player

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Carlu Sadie has signed with the Sharks from the Lions on a two year deal.   Front-rower Sadie has been devastating for a Lions scrum that has won the most penalties in the URC and with Thomas du...

Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024.     Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...

Frans Malherbe compares URC and Super Rugby scrums

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok and Stormers tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has compared the scrums in the United Rugby Championship and Super Rugby.   A seasoned front-rower, Malherbe has played over 100 games for...

Ringrose expects Toulouse to ‘raise levels’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby centre Garry Ringrose is anticipating an improved Stade Toulousain side in their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.     The reigning champions...

Edinburgh announce player departures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Johnstone (centre), Ramiro Moyano (wing), Nathan Chamberlain (stand-off) and Sam Grahamslaw (prop) all move on, joining Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury and George Taylor (retired), whose departures have...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season.   As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...

Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition.   The Springboks are committed to playing in...