Stormers hold Crusaders to dramatic draw after Lions win thriller
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJean-Luc du Plessis kicked a penalty at the death as Stormers grabbed a surprise 19-19 draw against the Crusaders at Newlands, while the Lions beat the Highlanders in an entertaining Super Rugby encounter. Defending...
James Ryan picks up Player of the Year Award
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland lock James Ryan has been named the Players’ Player of the Year at the 2019 Irish Rugby Players Awards in Dublin. The 22-year-old Ryan has maintained a formidable presence...
Waisake Naholo returns for the Highlanders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShannon Frizell returns from his All Blacks’ break to take his place at number eight for the Pulse Energy Highlanders against the Lions on Saturday (1.05am Sunday morning NZT). Elliot Dixon gets...
Ulster confirm signing of Matt Faddes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby has today confirmed the signing of Super Rugby star Matt Faddes for next season. The 27-year-old has represented his home province Otago since 2011 and is currently playing...
Sexton reflects on Champions Cup heartbreak with 'big regret'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton reflected on the European Champions Cup final with "big regret" after Saracens dethroned Leinster with a 20-10 victory at St James' Park on Saturday. Sarries roared back from 10-0...
Brumbies sink Sunwolves to make it five in a row
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies chalked up a fifth consecutive home Super Rugby victory with a convincing 33-0 triumph over the lowly Sunwolves on Sunday. Having put the Chiefs, Waratahs, Lions and Blues to...
Lions' slender Waratahs success boosts play-off hopes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions' moved into a Super Rugby play-off berth with a narrow 29-28 success over the Waratahs in Johannesburg. Shaun Reynolds kicked a decisive penalty with 12 minutes to go...
European Champions Cup Final: Over 1,000 Test caps in star-studded line-ups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe European Champions Cup final appears certain to be a high-quality affair given the two teams involved. Reigning champions Leinster will face Saracens - the winners in 2016 and 2017 - at St James'...
European Champions Cup final: Key battles
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a clash of the titans when Leinster and Saracens lock horns in the European Champions Cup final at St. James' Park on Saturday. Defending champions Leinster will bid to become the first...
Warren Gatland to take charge of Lions for 2021 South Africa tour
7 years ago by The GuardianGatland understood to have agreed to take role for third timeIt would end chance of succeeding Eddie Jones after World CupWarren Gatland has agreed to become head coach of the British and Irish Lions for...
