Lions CEO admits to deliberately misleading the Chiefs with late changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok and now Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli has revealed to Netwerk24 that the Lions intentionally named Springboks Malcolm Marx and Elton Jantjies on the bench but they had no intention of...
Premiership in denial despite four players testing positive for cocaine
7 years ago by The Guardian• League denies problem after revelations over last season• Rugby union is the most sanctioned sport by UK Anti-DopingFour top-flight players tested positive for cocaine last season but Premiership...
Lions change 4 for Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions side to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday (9:35 SA time) shows four changes to the one that beat the Chiefs last weekend. Robbie Coetzee, Nic Groom, Shaun...
Tigers sign Munster centre Jaco Taute
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed contract terms with South Africa international centre Jaco Taute who will arrive from Munster in time for the start of the 2019/20 season. The 27-year-old...
Young hooker scores wonder try in dramatic Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival match
7 years ago by Rugby DumpOne of the most exciting matches from the last few days was played between EG Jansen and Glenwood High School in the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival in Durban, South Africa. One of the match highlights...
Leinster to face Saracens in Champions Cup final after suffocating Toulouse
7 years ago by The Guardian• Leinster 30-12 Toulouse• Three tries take holders into fifth European finalAs long ago as October the smart money was on Leinster and Saracens contesting the Champions Cup final and a brutal Anglo-Irish...
Warren Gatland set to return as Lions coach for 2021 South Africa series
7 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealander took charge of 2013 and 2017 Lions tours• Lions duty would not rule Gatland out of England jobWarren Gatland is set to be reappointed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for...
Leinster vs Toulouse - All you need to know
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster vs Toulouse Reigning champions Leinster won their fourth Champions Cup title last season when they beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao, whereas Toulouse have to go back to 2010 for their last European...
Combined XV: Leinster v Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Toulouse will go head to head at the Aviva Stadium today to decide who will meet Saracens in the Champions Cup final at St. James Park. Both teams have been incredible throughout...
Rassie Erasmus to help the Cheetahs replace Franco Smith
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has been tasked with helping the Cheetahs appoint a new head coach, according to reports. According to South African newspaper the Rapport, Erasmus...
