Sale Sharks name forward pack with six South Africans, just one Englishman
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSale Sharks have named a strong side to take on Northampton Saints at the AJ Bell Stadium in the opening fixture of the 2020/221 Gallagher Premiership. Steve Diamond's team features a number of foreigners,...
Friday's Premiership line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020/21 Premiership season kicks off on Friday 20 November with the opening two games seeing Harlequins host the defending champions Exeter at the Stoop while Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints...
Great Pro 14 form, but are Leinster being tested for Champions Cup?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster director of rugby Leo Cullen has concerns about whether his team’s performances in the Pro14 are adequately preparing them for what lies ahead in the Champions Cup. Leinster are...
Ireland hooker Rob Herring on his rugby journey
5 years ago by Rugby WorldFind out more about his progression from South Africa to Ulster to Test rugbyMan at No 2: Rob Herring started all Ireland's 2020 Six Nations matches (Getty Images)Find out more about his progression from...
Oosthuizen ruled out for the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon's Etienne Oosthuizen has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to heart problems that require surgery. Absent since the beginning of the season, the South African...
Remembering the amazing Jonah Lomu, 5 Years On
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThrough the years, as the menacing cries of the Haka fill the electric air before every test the All Blacks play, the names and faces of the past legends who donned the renowned jersey are called to mind....
Brent Impey resigns as SANZAAR Chair
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrent Impey has today announced he will be resigning in his role as Chairman of SANZAAR – effective 31st December 2020. Brent has held the role for the last five years but has decided the...
Watch: Rosko Specman's OUTSTANDING finish in Super Rugby Unlocked
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers moved into second spot on the Super Rugby Unlocked log with 17 points from five games as a result of their 30-13 home victory over the Cheetahs on Saturday evening. The Stormers...
England's emerging strengths shine through Twickenham's empty gloom
5 years ago by The GuardianWin over Georgia felt hollow without fans but England’s increasingly formidable set piece and defence was still apparentPositives from the pandemic are thin on the ground but maybe the scheduling effects...
Punches thrown as young Hibbard gets feisty with two Springboks props on 2008 tour
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2008 Wales hooker Richard Hibbard took on two Springboks props by himself during the first Test match of their Summer tour to South Africa.
