New Zealand reveal plans to ditch SANZAAR for new Super Rugby competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby is set to cut ties with SANZAAR as the governing body of Super Rugby, ending a 25-year relationship – in favour of starting a new franchise competition next season. In...
CVC Capital Partners target the British & Irish Lions - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPrivate equity firm, CVC Capital Partners have already have stakes in the Premiership and Pro14 and a Six Nations deal in the pipeline and according to a report by Owen Slot at the...
The Breakdown | New Zealand establishes its rugby superiority in battle with Australia
6 years ago by The GuardianIs it really the right time for New Zealand to weaken ties with its neighbour after a long history of cooperation?The first replacement in a Test was Mike Gibson, who came on for Barry John during the...
World Cup-winning fullback survives health scare after dominating Japan's Top League
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African fullback Willie Le Roux was in the midst of a brilliant season with Toyota Verblitz before Japan's Top League was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As this video shows, le Roux was...
Newcastle Falcons Sign Argentine International
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons are have announced the signing of Argentina centre Matías Orlando. A proven international at the peak of his powers, the 28-year-old has been capped 44 times by his country,...
New Zealand poised to become sole host of the Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are poised to become the sole hosts of the Rugby Championship despite reports suggesting their Trans-Tasman rivals would be the hub for the competition. SANZAAR confirmed the...
Ted Hill appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland flanker Ted Hill has been appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain. Hill, 21, succeeds South African GJ van Velze and will head a new captaincy team at Sixways with centre...
Quintet sign for the Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have confirmed four new additions to their squad this week, two of the arrivals coming from local rivals the Bulls. Hooker Jaco Visagie has joined former Bulls' skipper Burger...
British & Irish Lions Tour To South Africa To Go Ahead As Scheduled
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby today confirmed the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled. The eagerly awaited series visits some of the most impressive stadiums in world sport...
Confirmed: The British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Wednesday the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled. The eagerly awaited series visits some of the most impressive stadiums...
