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Friday Evening Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Champions Cup LINEUPS   Irish sides  An overview of the Irish provinces starting XV’s for this weekend’s #EuropeanRugby action 🇪🇺 📲 https://t.co/47UODQKAXr pic.twitter.com/hAR6Vnf4qP —...

“I hated the tour”: Warren Gatland quits as Lions boss

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of contention to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021. Gatland also revealed he “hated the press and negativity” in New Zealand surrounding the Lions’...

'I'll never coach the Lions again' - Warren Gatland

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said he was hurt by the public criticism of the coaching ticket on the summer tour to New Zealand and revealed that he will not be leading the side for the...

Garden-Bachop signs two-year deal with Hurricanes

9 years ago by Hurricanes Rugby

Wellington first five Jackson Garden-Bachop has signed a two-year deal with the Hurricanes.   The 23-year-old joins the 2017 Super Rugby finalists following a debut season of Super Rugby with the...

Monday Morning Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige is set to join the Lions for Super Rugby 2018. According to South African new paper the Rapport, the Lions have identified Paige as a replacement for...

Saracens’ Jamie George ready to impose authority to impress Eddie Jones

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Hooker admits need for more consistency to nail England starting place• ‘I feel I developed hugely as a player on the Lions tour’ says GeorgeJamie George started three Tests for the Lions in...

Currie Cup Permutations

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Currie Cup enters the final round robin stage this weekend with a few Semi-final spots still up for grabs.   This year's edition of the competition has been particularly close with only...

OFFICIAL: Rhys Webb signs 3-year deal with Toulon

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

RC Toulon has confirmed that Rhys Webb will join the French giants on a three-year deal from the 2018-19 season.   C'est officiel pour @RhysWebb_9 au #RCT ! https://t.co/lyCRXgftwi pic.twitter.com/0v1ebOFeaj —...

Pro 14: Team of the Weekend

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack McGrath - Leinster The Irish international was immense on his return to Pro 14 rugby this weekend. He managed to make 21m in attack and 11 tackles in defence. He was part of a strong Leinster...

Player Focus: The Blues new talisman Stephen Perofeta

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the departure of Piers Francis and Ihaia West the Blues will have three youngsters battling it out for no.10 jersey in the likes of Stephen Perofeta, Otere Black and Bryn Gatland next season.    Tana...