The Breakdown | Devin Toner omission follows trend of favouring youth over experience
7 years ago by The GuardianThe lock being left out of Ireland’s World Cup squad reflects coaches not wanting senior players on long tours where they must get used to no longer being first choicesBrian O’Driscoll knew just how...
Currie Cup Semi-Finals Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs will host the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein after they defeated the Sharks and Griquas respectively in exciting semi-finals on...
Currie Cup Semi-Final Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and Griquas will face off in the first Currie Cup semi-final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday before the Free State Cheetahs host the Sharks in Bloemfontein soon afterwards as four teams...
Chris Gibbes joins Hurricanes as assistant coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWidely respected coach Chris Gibbes has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal as an assistant coach.Gibbes, 46, will leave his role as head coach of the Wellington Lions at the end of the Mitre 10 Cup...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia Name Rugby World Cup Squad Only one uncapped player is in the squad with boom rookie Jordan Petaia included in the 31-man group. The 19-year old missed most of the 2019...
Springbok assistant steps down ahead of the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok attack consultant Swys de Bruin advised Springbok management on Tuesday that he wished to be released from his role with the team ahead of the Rugby World Cup due to personal and medical reasons. De...
Rugby Championship Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bagged their maiden Rugby Championship title and are in the process of a remarkable turnaround from the performances they have produced over the last few years. The Wallabies shocked the...
Warren Whiteley’s World Cup dream is just about over
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok captain Warren Whiteley looks set to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan following another torrid time with injuries. The Lions no.8 captained the Springboks under Allister Coetzee...
Jantjies snubs overseas interest to remain in South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has snubbed overseas clubs to pen a new deal with the Lions and SA Rugby. The 29-year-old helped the Lions to three consecutive Super Rugby Finals between...
Confirmed: Josh Strauss to return to South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale Sharks have confirmed that Scotland International Josh Strauss will leave the club with immediate effect. Strauss has been released from the final year of his contract in Manchester,...
