John Mitchell's playing and coaching career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the reports that John Mitchell is set to leave Blue Bulls and fix his eyes on a defence coach role in England, we take a look at the 54-year-old's playing and coaching career...
Injuries do rugby union much more harm than negative headlines | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianSize, physique and the number of games should concern the sport’s rulers, not the conduct of high-profile playersIn a summer which saw the premature retirements of the Lions captain Sam Warburton and...
Leinster Rugby - Player Ratings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn incredible fight back from Leinster helped secure a narrow one point victory over Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park. The win was well deserved at the whistle as the reigning champions fought back...
'I can give back to America': Alex Corbisiero on NBC, the Premiership and never playing again
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions prop is just 30 but after a rest became retirement he has engaged with the push to make rugby a part of the StatesThe Pig and Whistle calls itself New York’s premier rugby bar. The title might...
Ben Alexander calls time on his career
8 years ago by Brumbies RugbyBrumbies record cap holder Ben Alexander has retired from professional rugby following a long and glittering career. The prop, who played 154 times for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and won 72 test caps...
Super Rugby final points way for Wallabies in Bledisloe opener | Bret Harris
8 years ago by The GuardianVarious All Blacks traits found in New Zealand’s best club side could provide the key to an Australian victory in SydneyAs Australia prepare for Saturday’s opening Bledisloe Cup Test against the All...
Lions re-sign 6 more players
8 years ago by Lions RugbyFollowing the news that 6 players signed new deals earlier today, the Lions have confirmed a further 6 re-signings. Amongst the 6 re-signings are Nic Groom, who is set miss...
Six Boks Extend Lions Stay
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have further boosted their squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season with the re-signing of six players currently involved in the Springbok squad. Captain and no.8 Warren Whiteley is among...
Lions tour helps NZ provincial sides to record surplus
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast year's British and Irish Lions tour has contributed to solid financial results by New Zealand's provincial rugby unions. The Mitre 10 Cup rugby unions built on a record-setting performance...
Springbok Legend Calls Time On Illustrious Career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok centre Jaque Fourie won’t be making a rugby comeback with the Western Force, officially calling time on a glittering career. Fourie has been running the side’s defence...
