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Big Will Skelton linked with non Aussie Super Rugby switch

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens' powerful Wallaby lock Will Skelton has been linked with a move away from the Championship bound side at the end of the season as the London Club look to make cuts on their salary bill.     South...

Springboks’ coaching consultant Felix Jones to be based in Europe

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Felix Jones has been appointed as a European-based coaching consultant with the South African Rugby Union.

Rassie Erasmus' successor named as SA Rugby confirm the new coaching staff

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok coach on Friday as part of a revised coaching panel, that will report directly to Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby.   Nienaber...

France captain Ollivon does not expect Saracens' troubles to impact England

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France captain Charles Ollivon does not believe Saracens' impending relegation from the Premiership will have any impact on England.     Saracens' troubles will not make facing England in...

Stormers 2020 squad announced

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers Head Coach John Dobson has confirmed the 45-man squad for the 2020 Super Rugby campaign.     The Stormers will kick-off the new season on February 1 against the Hurricanes at Newlands,...

Harlequins confirm the signing of Springbok André ‘The Giant’ Esterhuizen

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Powerhouse Springbok centre André Esterhuizen has signed for Harlequins, joining from Super Rugby side, the Sharks.   The 25-year-old, who has played eight test matches for the Springboks,...

Pieter-Steph du Toit claims top SA Rugby award

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pieter-Steph du Toit capped off phenomenal 2019 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year award to his World Rugby Player of the Year accolade.   Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks...

How Saracens could hold onto star players while in the Championship

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the confirmation that Saracens will be relegated at the end of the season, the club has come up with a plan that could see them hang on to the majority of their England stars.   The...

Jones tight-lipped on future after World Cup adventure

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The expectation in South Africa is that Felix Jones will continue to work with the Springboks under the new coaching team. As for the man himself, he was tight-lipped on his future yesterday when asked...

'I have a number of options' - Felix Jones contemplating next step after Springbok success

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Felix Jones has the rugby world at his feet after his role in South Africa's World Cup triumph last year but he is treading cautiously as he contemplates what will be an eagerly-awaited next step.