Jake White talks about his battle with Covid-19
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the Bulls squad announcement for their mid-week encounter with the Lions in Pretoria, director of rugby Jake White recounted his battle with the Covid-19 virus and opened up about what he had taken...
2021 Six Nations to proceed as scheduled, for now.
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of suggestions that the 2021 Six Nations tournament might be moved to the summer as the cloud of Covid-19 grows ever ominous, the organisers have confirmed that the tournament will go ahead...
England's Six Nations opener against Scotland set to go ahead without fans
5 years ago by The GuardianRFU had hoped for 20,000 supporters to attend TwickenhamUnion says it has budgeted to stage all games without fansThe Rugby Football Union is expecting England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland to...
The Scramble for Goosen
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe seemingly imminent return to South Africa of Springbok fly-half Johan Goosen has raised questions about where exactly he will settle and which jersey he will don. Goosen, 28, currently plies...
Fourie du Preez on facing the British & Irish Lions
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former Springboks scrum-half reflects on the decisive moment of the 2009 series with Jon CardinelliFine nine: Fourie du Preez tries to break the Lions' defence during the 2009 series (Getty Images)The...
Swiel’s boot breaks Cheetahs’ hearts, Swanepoel steers Lions to fifth win and Sharks seal semi-final spot with seven try romp - Currie Cup Review
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond New Year brought relief for some teams in the Currie Cup, but for defending champions, the Cheetahs, their challenge this season ended in last-minute heartbreak in Bloemfontein. Three action-packed...
Rugby faces year of chaos as Covid casts doubt on PRO14, Six Nations and Lions tour
5 years ago by Irish IndependentBeyond the end of the month, the rugby calendar is completely up in the air. Saturday's announcement that the Lions tour is under review with a decision to be made by next month has a knock-on effect for...
Lions tour of South Africa in doubt as talks held over new coronavirus variants
5 years ago by The GuardianNew Covid strains have emerged in England and South AfricaFebruary set as deadline by managing director Ben Calveley The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa has been placed in doubt after managing...
James Gaskell's double sets Wasps on way to inflicting Exeter's first defeat
5 years ago by The GuardianWasps 34-5 ExeterSimon McIntyre and James Gaskell score two tries eachWasps gained a measure of revenge for last October’s Premiership final defeat by inflicting the first defeat of the season on Exeter...
Lions organisers to keep options open for 2021 South Africa tour
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe British and Irish Lions will take a 'wait and see' approach to their 2021 tour of South Africa amid the ongoing problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
