Nigel Owens expresses 'concerns' over Maro Itoje leading the Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens maintains that Alun Wyn Jones and not Maro Itoje or Owen Farrell should lead the British and Irish Lions against South Africa later this year. Warren...
Trio of young guns commit to WPPR
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe trio of Nama Xaba, Kwenzo Blose and Evan Roos are the latest talented young players to commit their futures to Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Flank Xaba (three years) and loosehead prop...
All four du Preezs start for Sale Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have named their side as they return to Premiership action at the AJ Bell Stadium. Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson makes six changes to his starting line-up ahead of the Sharks’...
CONFIRMED: Johan Goosen returns to South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen from TOP14 club Montpellier. The 28-year-old flyhalf, who can hold his own at centre and fullback, is a product...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Pau stint could do wonders for confidence driven Jantjies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, the Lions confirmed that franchise captain and their go-to flyhalf for the past decade was off to France as a medical joker for the latter stages of the TOP14 season. In a statement...
Elton Jantjies heads to the Top 14
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly signed a new agreement which will see him team up with French Top 14 side Pau as a medical joker. The loan deal is largely so that Jantjies...
Marcell Coetzee set for early release from Ulster contract
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Marcell Coetzee is due to team up with the Bulls in Pretoria from July, however, it is understood that he has been granted an early release from his current contract with northern Irish...
Warren Gatland announces coaching staff for 2021 Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has announced his coaching staff for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. After much uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it was finally decided that...
Japan name huge training squad for Lions test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe JRFU has named a sizable squad to begin preparations for the Brave Blossoms’ scheduled test against the British & Irish Lions of June 26th before the latter make the trip to South Africa. A...
