Jake White explains reasons behind Burger Odendaal's exit from Bulls
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe news that Burger Odendaal would not be part of Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White’s plans going forward sent a shockwave through Pretoria as Odendaal, who was the side’s captain up until...
Stick Wary of Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has confirmed that South Africa expect to have their hands full when they take on the British & Irish Lions in 2021. Stick, who represented the Sharks...
Saracens confirms squad for remainder of 2019/20 Campaign & 2020/21 Champhionship Season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have today confirmed their 39-man squad for the remainder of the 2019/20 campaign and the 2020/21 Championship season. Fourteen senior players have signed new contracts at...
Scarlets continue to build squad depth with 17 players signing new contracts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can announce that 17 players have agreed new contracts ahead of the start of the 2020-21 season. Among them are four Wales internationals — British & Irish Lion Leigh...
Jamie Roberts explains why he opted for Dragons over Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much recent excitement around Newport at the news that Welsh centre Jamie Roberts had signed with Dragons after his stint in South Africa with the Stormers. According to a report on...
Jamie Ritchie Ignores Lions Hype to Focus on Pro14
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh and Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie has been a component of the British & Irish Lions conversation of late, most notably after legendary player and coach, Sir Ian McGeechan, selected the 23...
"I can promise you there's never been any bias yet" - Gatland hits back at claims of Wales bias in his Lions teams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has hit back at claims of any Welsh bias on previous British and Irish Lions tour selections. The current Chiefs' boss revealed that he'd love to see a 'large number of...
Stuart Lancaster could have British & Irish Lions role
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Lancaster could return to international rugby with the British and Irish Lions after Warren Gatland admitted to speaking with the former England head coach. Speaking on...
Welsh Legend Jamie Roberts Signs With Dragons
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons are upbeat about their new development which sees Welsh legend Jamie Roberts returning to the club after a stint with the Stormers in South Africa. Roberts is a veteran of 94 tests for...
Hamilton picks some wildcards for starting Lions XV to face Springboks in 2021
6 years ago by Rugby DumpScottish legend Jim Hamilton has named his starting British & Irish Lions XV to face the Springboks on the tour set to take place next summer.
