Stars of the Japanese Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Currie Cup: Pumas outmuscle youthful, reliable Steyn steers Cheetahs to hard-fought victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas defeated a youthful Bulls 44-14 in their final round Currie Cup fixture at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday to finish their season on a positive note, while Frans Steyn delivered another...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD's bucket list: Finn Russell for the Lions, fabulous France and Joshua vs Fury
5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSir Clive Woodward reveals to Sportsmail his 2021 sporting bucket list ahead of a busy year with a Lions tour, Euros and boxing super fights. ,
2021: a year of hope or chaos for the biggest events in world sport?
5 years ago by The GuardianFrom the Australian Open to the Ashes, our writers assess the chances of the year’s big-ticket sporting highlights taking placeIt has been billed as a golden year of sport. But, as our team of reporters...
"Are you f**king serious?" - Kyle Sinckler asks referee
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring Bristol Bears’ hard-fought victory over reigning champs Exeter Chiefs, Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler ruffled feathers with a foul-mouthed address to referee Karl Dickson. The incident...
Home tour worth considering to give fans a little Lions medicine
5 years ago by Irish IndependentPlaying against the Barbarians for the British and Irish Lions at Twickenham in 1977, as part of the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebration, remains one of the most enjoyable experiences of my career - and,...
Pro14: Liam Williams sent off as Cardiff Blues beat Scarlets in thriller
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales and Lions back Liam Williams is sent off as Cardiff Blues beat Scarlets in a thrilling Pro14 Welsh derby.
Ruan Ackermann finds room for Gloucester growth after father's exit
5 years ago by The GuardianThe back-row, whose side visit Newcastle on Saturday, backs the Premiership strugglers to kick on under George SkivingtonRuan Ackermann considered leaving Gloucester when his father, Johan, ended his contract...
Everything you need to know about round seven of the Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Currie Cup log positions set in stone and the semi-finalists confirmed going into this weekend’s final pool round, log leaders, the Bulls, will target winning momentum in Nelspruit, while...
OPINION: A Lions series at home defeats the purpose of the tour itself
5 years ago by Rugby DumpAs the world continues to fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the British and Irish Lions 2021 tour to South Africa hangs in the balance. With a few options on the table, we look at the feasible...
