Top South African sides take first step closer to Pro14 with new Rainbow Cup
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe four leading South African teams will play European Pro14 sides in a new Rainbow Cup as a possible precursor to forming a combined league.
Guinness PRO14 campaign to end in March ahead of new ‘Rainbow Cup’
5 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyThe current Guinness PRO14 campaign will end in March allowing South Africa’s four ‘Super’ teams and our existing clubs to finish the season with a 16-team “Rainbow Cup” competition ahead of...
Andy Marinos ditches SANZAAR role for top Australian job
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia (RA) has today announced the appointment of Andy Marinos as its new Chief Executive Officer following unanimous endorsement from the RA Board. Marinos joins Rugby Australia...
My 2021 wishlist for rugby: Lions success and action on head injuries
5 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland will complete his hat-trick as head coach of the Lions if trip to South Africa goes aheadThe international game, in Europe at least, is trapped in a kicking cycle, as it invariably is when...
Cheslin Kolbe's try voted Try of the Round
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe’s first try for Toulouse against Ulster Rugby has been voted as the Champions Try of the Round for the opening weekend of the season. The South African’s score landed...
Everything you need to know about round four of the Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup moves past the halfway mark this weekend and the fourth round will be sure to deliver loads of action as the teams prepare for a thrilling home stretch with their eyes firmly on semi-final...
Scarlets show 10 changes for Toulon test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies returns to the starting XV as one of 10 changes to the Scarlets side to take on RC Toulon at Parc y Scarlets on Friday evening. Davies...
Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons against Castres
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons for Friday’s European Rugby Challenge Cup trip to French club, Castres. The England flanker returned from the bench during last weekend’s tournament...
Powell still has Olympic success firmly in sight
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe importance of player welfare remains a priority, which is why Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has endorsed the decision by World Rugby to move the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Singapore...
Monaco selected to host the World Rugby Sevens Repechage
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed the repechage tournament for the Tokyo Olympic Games will take place in Monaco on 19-20 June, 2021. The decision was confirmed by the World Rugby Executive Committee following...
