The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 2 "Climbing the Ladder"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTobias' individuality on the field and command of the basics soon earned him a spot in the 1972 Proteas (consisting of the country’s top non-white players) tour to England. The tour was mildly successful...
Springboks to play the All Blacks twice in New Zealand in 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are set to play the All Blacks twice in New Zealand during next year's Rugby Championship according to reports in South Africa. As part of a tournament format change, the Boks will...
Fergus McFadden ordered to do 60 hours unpaid rugby community work for breaching Barbarians' Covid-19 protocols
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland international Fergus McFadden has been ordered to undertake 60 hours of unpaid rugby community work after being handed his punishment for breaching Covid-19 protocols when on duty with...
Robshaw & other Barbarians slapped with bans and fines
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England captain Chris Robshaw has copped a four-week ban after reportedly breaching coronavirus protocols while with the Barbarians squad. The 34 year-old was also fined two weeks’...
Barbarians: RFU bans 13 players over coronavirus breaches
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThirteen Barbarians players are given bans by the Rugby Football Union for their part in the game against England being called off.
Robshaw suspended for four weeks for Barbarians breach
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFormer England captain Chris Robshaw has been banned for four weeks and fined two weeks' salary for breaching coronavirus protocols while on duty with the Barbarians. Full Story
The New Look France: The new faces in the squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new year saw change in France as Fabien Galthie took over the head coaching role and brought in the likes of Shaun Edwards in to assist him and bring new life to Les Bleus after a disappointing...
Martin Johnson's left-hand jab on Doddie Weir's chin at Twickenham in 1999
5 years ago by rugbydump.comEngland and Leicester legend Martin Johnson landed a punch to the chin of Scottish icon Doddie Weir during a club game against the Barbarians back in 1999.
Harlequins add to scrumhalf stocks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced the signing of 22-year-old scrum-half Lewis Gjaltema from Mitre10 side North Harbour ahead of the Club’s 2020/21 Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup campaigns. A...
Joseph and Itoje in the spotlight as England begin World Cup evolution | Ugo Monye
5 years ago by The GuardianDon’t expect Barbarians rugby against Georgia – Eddie Jones wants more versatility in quest to make his players the bestWith 30-odd matches to go until Eddie Jones names his squad for the 2023 World...
