ThrowbackThursday: New Zealand and South Africa don't hold back in 1981 Christchurch brawls
7 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby was very different back in 1981. Still very much amateur, play was as intense as ever but there certainly wasn't much control regarding foul play. And with a fierce rivalry between New Zealand and...
Edinburgh sign South African scrumhalf Nic Groom
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African scrum-half, Nic Groom. Groom, 29, joins from Super Rugby side Lions and brings a wealth...
Leali'ifano hits 150 in Brumbies semi-final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies playmaker Christian Lealiifano will bring up his 150th Super Rugby appearance for the club when the team face the Jaguares at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires in the Super Rugby Semi-Final...
Cobus Reinach highlights package shows why he will probably play Test rugby this year
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a hugely impressive season with Northampton Saints, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has been included in the Springboks training camp ahead of the international season. Saints have now released this video...
Watch: A supercut of Cobus Reinach's outstanding Premiership Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints' scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has forced his way back into the Springbok squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan following an outstanding season in the Premiership. Reinach was...
Michigan Wolverines meet the Springboks | Rugby vs American Football
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan Wolverines swapped a pigskin for a rugby ball as they trained with the Springboks in South Africa, sharing advice and experiences from both sports. Credit:...
Mesulame Kunavula signs long-term deal with Edinburgh
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby have secured the signing of Fijian Sevens star Mesulame Kunavula on a long-term deal. The 22-year-old can operate across the back five and is equally adept at...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt to join Ireland's coach staff under Andy Farrell Current Italy assistant coach Mike Catt will join the Ireland coaching team following the completion of this...
Rassie Erasmus rewards European form in his latest alignment camp squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded for in his latest alignment camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan with uncapped Toulouse flanker Rynhardt Elstadt included in the squad along with...
Ten years on, where are the 2009 Emerging Springboks now?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the 23rd of June 2009, the Emerging Springboks piled the pressure on the British and Irish Lions, after the tourist lost the opening test to the Springboks, as they picked up 13 all draw. We...
