Super Rugby Semi Finals Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders, Lions, Waratahs and Hurricanes will all be looking to secure their place in the Super Rugby Final this weekend. The remaining two New Zealand sides will face off in Christchurch,...
Referee describes this horrendous spear tackle as the worst he's ever seen
8 years ago by Rugby DumpWe all know that player safety, particularly regarding the head and neck, has been a key focus for rugby's governing body in recent years, with dangerous tackles being heavily sanctioned and often debated....
CONFIRMED: PRO14 fixtures for the 2018/19 season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO 14 have confirmed the fixtures for the 2018/19 season, with Wales hosting the opening night of the new season on August 31 when the first of 152 international club rugby games take place in...
Duane Vermeulen & Schalk Brits may play for Bulls next season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits may play for the Bulls next season in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, reports sarugbymag. Vermeulen will not be available for the Boks in the...
Simon Amor upbeat despite England’s Sevens World Cup final defeat
8 years ago by The Guardian• Team beaten 33-12 by New Zealand in San Francisco• ‘I am delighted with the way that the guys performed’The England head coach, Simon Amor, has delivered an upbeat verdict on his squad’s sevens...
Ireland speed merchant Jordan Conroy has burned even more defenders
8 years ago by Rugby DumpJordon Conroy took the London 7s by storm last month, and this past weekend in San Francisco gave Ireland plenty more to be excited about as he scored some scintillating tries, including a hat-trick against...
New Zealand claim Rugby World Cup 7s title to secure double triumph
8 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand's Sevens team have become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup Sevens title for the third time after they beat England 33-12 in the final in San Francisco on Sunday. This adds to the...
Springbok Sevens claim bronze at Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team claimed third place and the bronze medal at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens, played at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sunday. The Blitzboks secured a 24-19 win over Fiji...
Kenya Next Up For Ireland Men Following Heavy Loss To Blitzboks
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe gap between the 16th and number one seeds at the Rugby World Cup Sevens was reflected by Ireland's 45-7 defeat overnight to a super-charged South Africa side, who had a four-try contribution from livewire...
Crusaders v Sharks Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will host the Sharks in Christchurch which will be the first time the sides have met since 2016 with the Crusaders claiming a 14-19 victory in Durban on the day. The defending...
