Ruan Ackermann finds room for Gloucester growth after father's exit
5 years ago by The GuardianThe back-row, whose side visit Newcastle on Saturday, backs the Premiership strugglers to kick on under George SkivingtonRuan Ackermann considered leaving Gloucester when his father, Johan, ended his contract...
Dublin in mix to host Lions match if South Africa tour dropped
5 years ago by Irish IndependentDublin could play host to the Lions if a decision is made to switch this summer's South African tour to Ireland and the UK.
Jake White talks about his battle with Covid-19
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the Bulls squad announcement for their mid-week encounter with the Lions in Pretoria, director of rugby Jake White recounted his battle with the Covid-19 virus and opened up about what he had taken...
2021 Six Nations to proceed as scheduled, for now.
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of suggestions that the 2021 Six Nations tournament might be moved to the summer as the cloud of Covid-19 grows ever ominous, the organisers have confirmed that the tournament will go ahead...
Sam Warburton picks three Welsh Internationals in his Lions Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa this year is in doubt, former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has picked his test XV. Warburton has named Wales centre Johnny Williams...
Fourie du Preez on facing the British & Irish Lions
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former Springboks scrum-half reflects on the decisive moment of the 2009 series with Jon CardinelliFine nine: Fourie du Preez tries to break the Lions' defence during the 2009 series (Getty Images)The...
Rugby faces year of chaos as Covid casts doubt on PRO14, Six Nations and Lions tour
5 years ago by Irish IndependentBeyond the end of the month, the rugby calendar is completely up in the air. Saturday's announcement that the Lions tour is under review with a decision to be made by next month has a knock-on effect for...
2021 B&I Lions Tour will be discussed in crunch talks this month
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have provided an update on the 2021 Tour to South Africa following reports that the tour to South Africa this year is in serious danger of not going ahead this year due...
Everything you need to know about round six of the Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup teams will look to start 2021 with a bang as the competition reaches the penultimate pool round on Saturday and every point counts with five teams still in the running for semi-final places. All...
Ken Scotland, the Lion with a romantic touch
5 years ago by Rugby WorldMore than 60 years after starring for the Lions, the former Scotland full-back remains as sharp as a tack. Rugby World laps up the wisdom found in his recent autobiography Cambridge blue: Ken Scotland...
