10 Players who didn't feature in the Six Nations that could still make the Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPicking a British and Irish Lions Tour squad is no simple task with a number of extremely close calls. With Warren Gatland at the helm once again, we may well be treated to a surprise or...
All PRO14 Awards Winners
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pro14 awards have taken place and here are all the winners: Chris Cloete awarded Turnover King Munster’s Chris Cloete has been awarded the Turnover...
Hill signs contract extension with Saints
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today announce that tighthead prop Paul Hill has signed a contract extension at Franklin’s Gardens. The 26-year-old has made 125 appearances to date...
Munster beef up pack with big Springbok lock
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the departure of CJ Stander, the Munster pack will gain some new South African flavour as it has been announced that giant second-row Jason Jenkins has signed with the club. The 2.01m, 122kg...
Frans Malherbe commits to Stormers & Western Province
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has committed to Western Province and the Stormers going forward. The 30 year-old is a ‘one union man’ thus far, having debuted for...
Sir Ian McGeechan selects his B&I Lions XV based on the Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan has named the team he would select to play the Springboks based on the 2021 Six Nations. McGeechan has named just one English player –...
“Can you leave Owen Farrell out of a Lions test team? ...you can!" - O'Driscoll
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour finally confirmed to be on the horizon, legend of the red jersey, Brian O’Driscoll, has set an interesting notion loose amongst all the chatter regarding...
Sky Sports out of contention for Pro16 broadcasting rights
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter being strong favourites to secure the broadcasting rights for the Pro16, Sky Sports have put themselves out of contention for the deal. The competition now seems set to stay with Premier...
Opening Rounds of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of April 24 with fixtures for the first three rounds now confirmed. Three weekends of derby action will be followed by cross-hemisphere...
Jake White rotates Bulls starters for Sharks clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, continues rotating his squad as he named the group that will travel to face the Cell C Sharks in their final Preparation Series warm-up match at JONSSON Kings Park...
