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Vermeulen and Bulls clean up at SA Rugby awards

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen and the Bulls cleaned up at the SA Rugby Awards for the 2020 season.   For the second time in his career, Vermeulen walked away with SA Rugby Player of the Year award while his team,...

Priestland opens up on Wales move

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath flyhalf Rhys Priestland has conveyed that pulling on the Wales jersey again was not his motivation for returning to his home country when he signed with Cardiff Blues, with whom he will join up in...

Former Lions hard man changes mind about Alun Wyn Jones

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and British & Irish Lions stalwart Lawrence Dallaglio has done an about turn with regards to current Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones.   After the Autumn Nations Cup last year, Dallaglio...

So how did Wales take out England? | Six Nations 2021 | The Squidge Report

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

They just might do it. After two sneaky wins over their Celtic cousins, Wales delivered a jam-soaked masterclass to put a record points total past England. So how did Wales do it, and where does this bizarre...

Northampton confirm the extent Of Courtney Lawes' injury

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have provided an update on England forward Courtney Lawes.   Lawes was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations last week after suffering damage to his pectoral muscle in...

Report: Gatland assembling a formidable coaching line-up for the British and Irish Lions

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland plans on assembling the most formidable coaching line-up witnessed in British and Irish Lions history, The Telegraph reports.   The former Wales boss is set to task the likes of Scotland...

Aaron Wainwright signs a new long-term deal at Dragons

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales back rower Aaron Wainwright admits he is looking forward to continuing to create a successful environment at the region after signing new terms at Dragons.   Wainwright, 23, put open to paper...

Nigel Owens defends Owen Farrell's conduct

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Owen Farrell has come in for some criticism for how he dealt with referee Pascal Gauzere during their Six Nations defeat to Wales in round three.   Farrell has been criticised for...

Elliot Dee Pens new Dragons contract

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons are pleased to announce that Welsh international Elliot Dee has committed his long-term future to the club once more.   The 26 year-old hooker has already notched up over a hundred caps...

Scott Baldwin to trade The Stoop for Sixways

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 29 appearances for the Quins, hooker  Scott Baldwin is set to join Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2021-22 season.   Quins’ General Manager Billy Millard said: “I’d...