Who was the best flyhalf of the last 20 years?
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe period of 1998-2018 can be broken down into three main eras of dominance by three international teams. Rod Macqueen’s Wallaby team of 1998-2002, Clive Woodward’s England team of 2003-2007,...
How to create harmony in the Springboks by 2019
8 years ago by The RoarIn December 2014, the South African Rugby Union General Council approved a five-year roadmap in the lead up to the 2019 World Cup, called the Strategic Transformation Plan. The most high-profile target...
New and improved Super Rugby format explained ahead of opening weekend
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe much anticipated new look Super Rugby season kicks off in Cape Town on Saturday, as 2018 sees a reduction in the tournament from 18 teams back down to 15. In round one, the Stormers host the Jaguares...
Super Rugby Round 1: Now with 25 per cent more expert tipsters
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auYes Roarers, it is time. All the pre-season talk can stop, the last-minute research can cease, and so can the sleepless nights. Super Rugby kicks off this weekend in South Africa, and with it comes the...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Gilroy and Nick Timoney extend deals at Ulster Irish international winger Craig Gilroy and Ulster Academy back row forward Nick Timoney have both put pen to paper on extended deals at Ulster Rugby. Gilroy...
Leaner Super Rugby season gets first test
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA leaner Super Rugby season with fewer, but likely more-competitive, fixtures starts on the weekend in what organisers, broadcasters and fans hope will be a slicker product. The competition has been cut...
Stormers to be without Pieter-Steph for season opener
8 years ago by Stormers RugbyThe Stormers will be without Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit for their Super Rugby opener against the Jaguares on Saturday. The 25-year old, who finished...
Super Rugby – South African Conference Guide
8 years ago by Rugby WorldThe exodus of South African players continued in the off-season, but these five teams are looking to show they are still forces to be reckoned withSA Conference: The Lions and Sharks played on of the games...
Reggie Goodes announces retirement from rugby
8 years ago by Hurricanes RugbyHurricanes and Wellington Lions prop Reggie Goodes has announced his retirement from rugby. The 26-year-old has made the decision to end his playing career after taking medical advice following...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations: Ireland squad update Robbie Henshaw, who suffered a shoulder injury, has undergone a procedure this morning on the injured shoulder and has been ruled out of the remainder of the Championship. Tadhg...
