Scotland: Ex-captain John Barclay says strong Six Nations needed for Lions selection
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland's players need to have a strong Six Nations to reverse British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland's perceptions of them, says former captain John Barclay. Full Story
Conor Murray Named In World Rugby Team Of The Decade
5 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsMunster scrum-half Conor Murray has been named in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade (2010-2019) after a brilliant ten years with Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. A product of St...
Huge personal milestone for Farrell as England claim Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the pulsating conclusion to the Autumn Nations Cup on Sunday, England captain Owen Farrell kicked himself into an exclusive club of legends of the game. The 29 year-old became the sixth...
Queensland quartet re-sign with Reds through 2022
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union has today confirmed front-rower Josh Nasser and second-row duo Tuania Taii Tualima and Ryan Smith have all re-signed with the Queensland Reds on two-year deals, while scrumhalf...
Bulls stay top after Round 2 of Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls consolidated their position at the top of the standings as the Carling Currie Cup stepped up a big gear in the second round, with the Xerox Lions and Phakisa Pumas also on the winning...
Everything you need to know about round two of the Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may be early in the Currie Cup but the pressure on the teams will rise significantly this weekend as the race for favourable log positions intensifies with a little over a month left before the pool...
Julian Savea returns as the Hurricanes confirm 2021 squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke’s Bay’s Lolagi Visinia and Wellington’s Pepesana Patafilo will take up the final two spots in next year’s Hurricanes roster. The 2021 squad will officially...
George North takes centre role against Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North starts at outside centre as Wayne Pivac shuffles his starting line up for Wales' final test match of 2020. For the second time this year, George North starts in the #13 jersey...
Damian Willemse shifts to fullback for Western Province's visit to Ellis Park
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Province backline has been shuffled for the Currie Cup encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The starting forward pack remains unchanged, while there are three changes...
SA to battle Scotland in November 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks will face Scotland at Murrayfield on 13 November 2021 as Jacques Nienaber's charges embark on their traditional end of year tour to the north. The Springboks can...
