Connacht squad update
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht medical staff have issued updates, confirming that Irish international Kieran Marmion requires surgery on an ankle injury that will leave him unavailable for selection until February. Marmion...
Latest World Rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn emphatic 31-5 victory over Romania in Bucharest has lifted the USA to their highest ever World Rugby Ranking of 13th, continuing a tremendous year for the Eagles which has seen them win all nine tests...
South Africa stick with their back-up scrum-halves as De Klerk stays at Sale
7 years ago by The Guardian• Siya Kolisi escapes with warning after Murrayfield incident• ‘Wales are almost the silent assassin at this stage,’ says ErasmusFaf de Klerk has played a significant role in South Africa’s revival...
Erasmus: Wales will be our most difficult tour opponent
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, the SA Director of Rugby, has described Wales, the Springboks’ opponents on Saturday, as their “most difficult opponent” of the 2018 Tour to the United Kingdom and France. The...
Rodney Ah You signs for Newcastle Falcons
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed the signing of Ulster prop Rodney Ah You will join the club with immediate effect. The former Ireland international who turned 30 last...
Siya Kolisi cautioned for headbutt
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi (South Africa) has received a Citing Commissioner Warning from Citing Commissioner David Pelton (USA) for striking with the head (Law 9.12) during the 31st minute of the Scotland versus South...
Rugby union: talking points from the third round of autumn Tests
7 years ago by The GuardianScotland need not be downhearted in defeat but Warren Gatland has an embarrassment of riches with WalesScotland continue to dazzle in attack while being susceptible at the breakdown and in defence. Huw...
Springbok captain gets away with out of character reverse 'headbutt' against Scotland
7 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi could be in serious trouble after he appeared to headbutt Scotland's Pete Horne in South Africa's 26-20 victory at Murrayfield on Saturday. South Africa will now have to...
Canada looking good for Japan 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCanada and Hong Kong will play off for the 20th and final place at RWC 2019 next Friday after both sides came through difficult challenges from Germany and Kenya respectively to pick up bonus-point wins...
Test Team of the Week - Round 3
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a thrilling weekend on Test rugby and there were a number of players that put their hands up. This week has been one of the toughest ones to select and is litterede with a number of unusual names...
