Cheslin Kolbe added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Blitzbok and DHL Western Province outside back Cheslin Kolbe has been added to the Springbok squad for the forthcoming Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship as the only uncapped player. The Toulouse...
PRO14 Preview: Conference B
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Benetton Rugby Last...
SARU President: SA Teams "better off" playing in the Northern Hemisphere
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African rugby president Mark Alexander has fueled the debate over his country's future direction in the sport. At the PRO14 launch, Alexander said his players are "better off"...
PRO14 Preview: Conference A
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference A and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Cardiff...
Scarlets confirm signing of experienced hooker
8 years ago by Scarlets RugbyScarlets can today confirm the signing of experienced hooker Marc Jones from Sale Sharks. Jones, 31, has played nearly 200 games for Sale Sharks since making his debut in the 2005-06 season. Scarlets...
Chris Ashton’s chance of England recall hit by ban-related lack of matches
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale wing loses chance to play before England squad is named• Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth may miss season with ligament injuryChris Ashton’s chances of a swift England recall have suffered another...
Currie Cup Round Two Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's oldest provincial rugby competition continues this weekend with the Golden Lions, Sharks and Western Province all kicking off their campaigns this week after having a bye in round one. Golden...
Faf de Klerk to remain with Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLivewire scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is set to be at Rassie Erasmus' Springboks disposal for the entire Rugby Championship. In an interview with Rugby Pass, Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond...
Springbok flanker set for lengthy injury layoff
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks and Springbok flanker Jean-Luc du Preez is set to undergo surgery on a long-standing groin injury and will be out of action for several weeks. Du Preez was released from the Springbok squad...
Chris Ashton banned for 7 weeks for tip tackle
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton appeared before an independent disciplinary panel today after he was shown a red card by referee Roman Poite in the 46th minute of the pre-season fixture between Castres Olympique and Sale...
