Weekend Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Spies announces his retirement Former Springbok and Bulls loose forward Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from all from all forms of rugby following a career that last 13 years....
All Blacks rugby union legend Colin Meads dies aged 81
9 years ago by The GuardianMeads, who has died of pancreatic cancer, played 133 games for the All Blacks, including 55 tests, from 1957 to 1971.Colin Meads, the famously tough All Blacks captain hailed as New Zealand’s greatest...
Why a rush defence will not upset the All Blacks
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA rush defence will not undo the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship – and it didn’t for the Lions series. Well, that’s a big statement so best start backing it up. Many a parallel has been...
Jordie Barrett out for 'probably the rest of the year' with injury
9 years ago by Rugby DumpJordie Barrett will miss the Rugby Championship due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery. The 20-year-old Hurricanes back will undergo surgery after the injury he picked up in the Super Rugby semi-final...
Wednesday Evening Round-Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Ackermann joins Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby are delighted to confirm that South African back row forward Ruan Ackermann is to join the club from Super Rugby finalists, the Lions, subject...
Notable exclusions in All Blacks squad for Rugby Championship
9 years ago by Rugby DumpWith the Super Rugby season now in the books, it's time to start getting ready for the 2017 Rugby Championship. The announcement sees a return to the squad for star winger Nehe Milner-Skudder, while prolific...
Kwagga Smith suspended for 4 weeks
9 years ago by South African RugbyThe SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has today confirmed that Kwagga Smith has accepted a guilty plea for his dangerous tackle on Crusaders fullback David Havili in the 38th minute of the match...
Kwagga Smith banned for 4 weeks after red card challenge in Super Rugby Final
9 years ago by Rugby DumpLions flanker Kwagga Smith has been suspended for 4 weeks after pleading guilty to contravening Law 10.4(i), after he was red carded for taking out fullback David Havili in the air during Saturday's Super...
Crusaders beat Lions to claim eighth Super Rugby title
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Crusaders claimed an unprecedented eighth Super Rugby title, their first since 2008, as they beat the Lions 25-17 in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Lions played half the match with just 14 men, after...
Weekend Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks squad named for 2017 Rugby Championship The squad sees the returns of tighthead prop Nepo Laulala and outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder, who last played for the national...
