'When I called my dad, he broke down into tears'
5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby"It's a big blow," Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus told the media in Yokohama after naming his side for the World Cup semi-final against Wales, which was missing the injured Cheslin Kolbe.
Ulster's squad reaction to the news of Coetzee's departure
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster flyhalf Ian Madigan spoke about the impending departure of his teammate Marcell Coetzee following the news that the Springbok back-rower would be leaving the Province to join the Bulls on a...
Saracens to play South Africans - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens are hoping to arrange fixtures against the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Lions before they join the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. According to The Rugby Paper, the games would ease England coach...
WATCH: Handre Pollard's class will have all of South Africa longing for his recovery
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African ace flyhalf and goal kicker Handre Pollard suffered a terrible season-ending knee injury back in September. Ever since the injury, his involvement in the upcoming 2021 Lions series has been...
SA Rugby to pay £10 million to join the Pro 16
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMore details of next seasons Pro 16 are starting to emerge. In a report by Simon Thomas for Wales Online it suggests that the annual payment of £6 million pounds that SA Rugby had been paying for...
Lions Legends - Keith Wood
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“Uncle Fester” and “The Raging Potato”- names given to former Ireland and British & Irish Lions (Lions) hooker, Keith Wood, whose bald head, cheeky smile and courageous play...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick for the Babas against the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009. The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...
Marcell Coetzee: Bulls confirm signing of Ulster back row forward
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPretoria-based franchise the Bulls confirm the signing of Ulster back row forward Marcell Coetzee, who will return to his native South Africa at the end of the 2020-21 season.
Watch James Small in his prime, scoring twice against Waikato for the Springboks in 1994
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch James Small in his prime, scoring twice against Waikato for the Springboks in 1994 during the tour of New Zealand. Small combined first with Andre Joubert and then with Chester Williams to score...
Lions legends: Sir Ian McGeechan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the 132 years of the British & Irish Lions tradition, few men have poured as much time, blood, sweat and tears into the iconic red jersey as Sir Ian McGeechan. McGeechan was born in Yorkshire...
