Should Eddie Jones Blood A New Flyhalf This Test Window?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland resume their test season on 25 October against the Barbarians with the extended test window and conclusion of the Six Nations providing Eddie Jones with the opportunity to give a number of players...
Watch: SuperFan Saturday Highlights Lions v Stormers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby made a welcome return in South Africa with a double header on SuperFan Saturday. The Stormers held off the Lions 34-21 in the second match of the day. The Lions got off to the perfect start with...
Super Saturday Preview: Lions vs Stormers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOut of the gloomy hiatus cloud making its home over the tip of Africa for the last seven months finally springs the light of Super Saturday rugby – kicking off this weekend with a bruising prospect...
Super Saturday Preview: Bulls vs Sharks
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“The time for talking is over,” said Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White. “We’ve prepared for this moment for weeks now and the boys just want to get out and play. Their commitment...
Eleven Flyhalves Bath Could Target Instead Of Handre Pollard
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hooper's search for a playmaker to run the show has drawn plenty of attention over the past few months with the club regularly linked to Springbok World Cup winning flyhalf Handre Pollard. The...
Wes Goosen set to earn his 50th cap as Wellington name a strong starting line up including both Savea brothers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWes Goosen will return from injury to play his 50th game for the Lions in this Sunday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park. The 24-year-old has been a fixture of the squad since making his...
SA Rugby announce a ‘school yard pick’ Springbok Showdown along with a 4-month long domestic season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has today announced plans for a four-month-long local season. Rugby will return to South Africa on 26 September with a double-header at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, when the Bulls take...
The in-game stat from Gloucester v Harlequins blowing people’s minds
6 years ago by Rugby WorldWith fans back and the Lions boss there too, it was all go at KingsholmDisbelieving: Danny Cipriani of Gloucester looks on (Getty Images)The in-game stat from Gloucester v Harlequins blowing people’s...
Victor Matfield offers thoughts on 2021 Lions Tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring an interview with SA Rugby Podcast, 2007 World Cup winner Victor Matfield pointed out some noteworthy similarities, regarding the Springboks, between the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa and the...
Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...
