British and Irish Lions Players & Staff Take Pay Cut - Report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions stars and staff have accepted a 25 per cent pay cut ahead of this summer's trip to South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail. 2021 Lions will be...
Saints sign South African No.8 Juarno Augustus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today announce the signing of up-and-coming South African No.8, Juarno Augustus. The 23-year-old will arrive at Franklin’s Gardens in July ahead of the men...
PRO14 Rainbow Cup Schedule Confirmed R4 to R6
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe remaining fixtures for the Northern and Southern Rainbow Cup competitions have been put in place with kick-off times and broadcast details confirmed. Across the remaining five...
Hamish Watson responds to claims that he is too small
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has responded to on-going claims that he is too small to compete with the South African forwards. Watson was recently named in Warren Gatland’s 37-man...
Ospreys sign Highlanders utility back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have confirmed the signing of utility back Michael Collins on a two-year deal. Collins, 27, played Super Rugby for the New Zealand franchises - the Blues and the Highlanders –...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the...
Ellis Genge warns Lions of Jasper Wiese
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England loosehead prop Ellis Genge has issued a friendly warning to the recently-named British & Irish Lions squad (for which he missed out on selection) to be wary of the abilities...
AWJ will fight for his place in the Lions' test team
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly-appointed Lions captain, Alun Wyn Jones, has made it clear that the leadership responsibility does not automatically guarantee him a spot in the test side – something he is willing...
Ali Price relishing chance to partner Russell in Lions jersey
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland scrumhalf and soon-to-be British & Irish Lion, Ali Price, is relishing the opportunity to play alongside fellow Scotsman, Finn Russell, in the red jersey as the Lions launch their campaign...
