Taylor and Bridge return for Lions showdown
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, fresh from the bye, will host the Lions this week in Christchurch, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his side to take the field on Friday. In the forwards, Codie Taylor...
Premiership in denial despite four players testing positive for cocaine
7 years ago by The Guardian• League denies problem after revelations over last season• Rugby union is the most sanctioned sport by UK Anti-DopingFour top-flight players tested positive for cocaine last season but Premiership...
Lions change 4 for Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions side to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday (9:35 SA time) shows four changes to the one that beat the Chiefs last weekend. Robbie Coetzee, Nic Groom, Shaun...
Tigers sign Munster centre Jaco Taute
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed contract terms with South Africa international centre Jaco Taute who will arrive from Munster in time for the start of the 2019/20 season. The 27-year-old...
Calum Green set for Leicester Tigers return
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed that second-rower Calum Green has agreed a move to Leicester Tigers from Newcastle Falcons ahead of the 2019/20 season. Originally from Norwich,...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 10
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 10 of Super Rugby provided a few upsets with the Lions edging the Chiefs in Hamilton, The Sunwolves running the Hurricanes close in Japan while the Reds ended a 15-year-old drought in Durban beating...
All Black trio set to miss Lions clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders head coach Scott Robertson has given Scott Barrett and Matt Todd an extended break following the Crusaders bye in round 10. The pair will take their second - and final - All Blacks rest...
Leinster to face Saracens in Champions Cup final after suffocating Toulouse
7 years ago by The Guardian• Leinster 30-12 Toulouse• Three tries take holders into fifth European finalAs long ago as October the smart money was on Leinster and Saracens contesting the Champions Cup final and a brutal Anglo-Irish...
Warren Gatland set to return as Lions coach for 2021 South Africa series
7 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealander took charge of 2013 and 2017 Lions tours• Lions duty would not rule Gatland out of England jobWarren Gatland is set to be reappointed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for...
Warren Gatland lined up for one more Lions Tour
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions are set to reappoint out going Wales head coach Warren Gatland for a third time for the 2021 tour to South Africa, according to The Sunday Telegraph. The report...
