Lions welcome back Springbok duo Marx & Whiteley
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok duo Malcolm Marx and Warren Whiteley are a welcome return to the Lions' as the Johannesburg side approach the knockout stages of the Super Rugby tournament. Beaten finalists for the last two...
Warren Gatland warns Lions must arrive earlier for 2021 South Africa tour
8 years ago by The Guardian• Coach says an extra week is necessary to help avert injury• Wales back-up arrives for Saturday’s Test with ArgentinaWarren Gatland has hit out at Premiership Rugby Limited and warned that British...
Savea commits to Wellington Lions
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes wing Julian Savea will remain in New Zealand following the conclusion of the Super Rugby season to play Mitre 10 Cup for Wellington Lions as he tries to fight his way back into the All Blacks...
Rassie Erasmus' new era Springboks - What to expect
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rassie Erasmus set to lead his charges for the first time on home soil, we take a look at a few players set to make their debut for the Springboks against England as well as a few other relatively...
Mako Vunipola: ‘What has pleased me most is playing so many games‘
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter a gruelling year the Saracens prop should be resting but instead is off to South Africa for England’s three-Test seriesA year ago this weekend Mako Vunipola was on the Lions’ bench for the opening...
Summer tours offer chance to blow away mists over European rugby | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianSouthern hemisphere sides dominated the 2015 World Cup in England but since then three out of the four have struggledMaro Itoje was in reflective mood as he sprawled himself in a chair that struggled to...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
Stormers prop signs for Grenoble
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers and Western Province front rower JC Janse van Rensburg has signed a two-year deal with newly promoted Top 14 side Grenoble. van Rensburg will join Grenoble following the conclusion of...
Springbok Prop Ruan Dreyer signs for Gloucester
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby's recruitment for the 2018/19 season has continued with the club signing Lions and Springbok front rower Ruan Dreyer. The tighthead prop has joined fellow teammates, Jaco Kriel...
Franco Mostert joins Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2018-19 season
8 years ago by Gloucester RugbyGloucester Rugby have confirmed the signing of South African international lock Franco Mostert from the Lions. The Springbok second row arrives after playing a key part in the Lions’ march to the...
