Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...
All Blacks call in injury cover trio
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Luke Romano and Tom Franklin and Crusaders stand-in captain Matt Todd will join the All Blacks camp in Auckland this week as injury cover in preparation for this month's Test series against France. Chiefs...
Injury concerns mount for All Blacks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen may need to adjust his plans for the opening test match against France next week after a number of his charges did not take the field in round 16 of Super Rugby. The...
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Round 16: Chiefs v Crusaders
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders win their 10th game in what was a memorable night for Wyatt Crockett who made his 200th appearance for the Crusaders. The Crusaders battled hard in against a spirited Chiefs side and despite...
All Black Dominic Bird Headlines Racing 92s new recruits
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 club president Jacky Lorenzetti has confirmed the signing of Chiefs and All Blacks second-rower Dominic Bird for the 2018/19 Top 14 season. Bird is one of eight new signings for the...
Mark McCall and six Saracens coaches sign new contracts
8 years ago by Saracens RugbyMark McCall and six key members of the Saracens backroom staff have signed contract extensions, the club has today confirmed. The 50-year-old joined Sarries in 2009 before taking up his current...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper sidelined with Knee Injury There is officially no chance Quade Cooper could be a shock inclusion in Michael Cheika's Wallaby squad to face Ireland after suffering an MCL injury in a Brisbane club...
Mark McCall hails England contingent after Saracens lift title | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianThe director of rugby saw key players peak at the right time to overcome Exeter Chiefs and praised Mako Vunipola for a brilliant displaySaracens are accustomed to consistent success but, even by their...
Mako Vunipola smashes Alec Hepburn as Saracens win Premiership final
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSaracens are Aviva Premiership champions yet again after defeating Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham on Saturday. One of the bigger hits on the day came when the two opposing looseheads smashed together in...
Exeter v Saracens - Player Ratings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Alec Hepburn – 6/10 Solid at scrum time. Put in a shift at the breakdown and made some vital tackles in defence but wasn’t able to carry effectively. Luke Cowan-Dickie...
