Five Players Who Would Have Impressed Gatland At Murrayfield
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to see Ireland to victory over Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend's men fought...
Sky Sports expected to be awarded Pro14 broadcasting rights
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySky Sports are reportedly leading the pack in the race to become official broadcasters of the revamped Pro16 competition next year, which will involve the usual teams plus the top four South African franchises. Premier...
Springbok playmaker commits future to Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline star Damian Willemse has signed a three-year contract extension with the Stormers and Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). A product of the Western Province Rugby youth...
SA stands to lose R6 billion if Lions tour is cancelled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the hopes of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa going ahead as scheduled waning more each day, the projected financial loss will leave a bitter taste in many South African mouths. There...
Bernard Le Roux out of England clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance lock Bernard Le Roux will take no part in Les Bleus’ clash against England in Round 4, according to a statement issued by the FFR. Strangely, no reasons have been given for Le Roux’s...
UK Treasury backs Lions "home tour"
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe UK treasury is reportedly willing to back a home tour for the British & Irish Lions tour later this year. With the original plan of the Lions touring to South Africa dwindling more and...
Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has given his take on the Lions tour uncertainty. The most revered touring side in the world now faces the prospect of playing the scheduled...
Eli Snyman to join Leicester Tigers' pack
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyZimbabwe-born Eli Snyman will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2021-22 season. The 24 year-old second-row will do much to bolster the physicality of the Tigers pack with his 6ft 7in, 110kg frame. Snyman...
Bulls bids farewell to Van Staden
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls today confirmed that sensational openside flanker Marco van Staden will be leaving Loftus Versfeld at the end of June to further his career with the Leicester Tigers in England. Van...
Lions management takes Australian offer off the table
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s offer to host the British & Irish Lions series against the Springboks has been turned down by the Lions board. The Lions are due to tour South Africa later this year but...
