Mapoe to join Springbok squad in Stellenbosch
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLionel Mapoe will join the Springbok training on Wednesday in Stellenbosch as injury cover for Lukhanyo Am, who is unlikely to be fit for the first two Tests of the Outgoing Tour. Am sustained...
Storm clouds gather as rugby’s summer becomes the new winter
8 years ago by The GuardianThe game’s calendar is expanding with the next Lions tour to South Africa stretching into AugustTheresa May would have felt right at home at Twickenham on Tuesday. Even a workable Brexit deal sometimes...
Lozowski banned for 2 weeks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Lozowksi has been banned for 2 weeks and will be available from November 5, missing the Test Match against South Africa Lozowksi was cited for entering the ruck recklessly. He was cited for...
Bernard Le Roux ruled out of France's November Tests
8 years ago by France RugbyRacing 92 flanker Bernard Le Roux has been ruled out of France's November Tests after injuring his cheekbone during last Saturday's 44-12 victory against Ulster. The 29-year-old was originally...
World Rugby Sevens Players of the Year 2018 nominees announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has revealed the shortlists for the Men’s and Women’s Sevens Players of the Year 2018 awards in association with HSBC, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Salle...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
Scarlets name squad to travel to South Africa
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets will take on Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening as focus returns to the Guinness PRO14. Head Coach Wayne Pivac has named a 26-man squad for the South African adventure,...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup Team of the Competition After Two Rounds Following two rounds of fantastic action in the Champions Cup, we take a look at what a potential team of the competition would look like. There...
Six Nations set to unveil HSBC as championship’s new title sponsor
8 years ago by The Guardian• Bank sponsored 2009 and 2013 British & Irish Lions tours• Hearing will decide Danny Cipriani’s red-card fate this weekThe Six Nations is set to unveil HSBC as the championship’s new title...
De Jager, Vermeulen & Nyakane return to Springboks squad, Mtawarira ruled out through injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA preliminary Springbok training squad 20 for the forthcoming November Test Tour to the United Kingdom and France has been announced. Duane Vermeulen, Trevor Nyakane and Lood de Jager making a...
