Eben Etzebeth ready for battle after long Stormers absence
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Stormers face a tough test this weekend as they host the Lions at Newlands, but will be buoyed by the return of Eben Etzebeth. The visitors have made the last three Super Rugby finals, so the Stormers...
Nanai Hits 50 As The Blues Welcome All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming off the bench in the season opener, the Blues welcome three All Blacks into its starting line-up to take on the Sharks in Durban on Sunday (NZ time). Props Ofa Tuungafasi and Karl...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLuther Burrell to leave Saints at end of season Northampton Saints can today confirm that Luther Burrell will be leaving the Club at the end of the 2018/19 season. The 31-year-old centre is...
Franco Naude to join Lions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Naudé will join the Lions Rugby on loan from the Bulls with immediate effect. Naudé will bolster the Lions squad at centre. The 22-year old has one cap in Super Rugby...
Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 1
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby returned with a bang this weekend with the Chiefs and Highlanders kicking things off in a pulsating battle in Waikato. The Highlanders fought back, with 14 men, to beat the Chiefs 27-30....
Schoeman hat-trick sees Lions past Jaguares
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions opened their Super Rugby season with a 25-16 victory away to the Jaguares thanks to flanker Marnus Schoeman. Schoeman finished with a hat-trick in Buenos Aires on Saturday as...
Matthew Rees to retire at the end of the season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Rees will hang up his boots at the end of the season following an illustrious career spanning 19 years. The Cardiff Blues hooker returned to action in the New Year after recovering from...
Lions name squad for Super Rugby opener vs Jaguares
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Whiteley will lead a strong Emirates Lions side when they take the field against the Jaguares in their Vodacom Super Rugby opener in Argentina on Saturday evening (23:40 SA time). Each...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCONFIRMED: O'Brien Signs For The Exiles London Irish has today announced the signing of Sean O’Brien, who will join the club in December 2019. The 31-year-old...
Wales flanker Thomas Young to make Six Nations debut against Italy
7 years ago by The Guardian• Young steps up after adapting to intense Wales training• Garry Ringrose and Devin Toner out for IrelandThomas Young is in line to make his Six Nations debut for Wales against Italy in Rome on Saturday...
