Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...
Rainbow Cup SA Wrap: Bulls sneak home in Pretoria, Sharks keep Rainbow Cup hopes alive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to the top of the standings in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA will go down to the wire in Durban next weekend when the Sharks and Bulls clash in what is a mini-final for all effective purposes. With...
Kyle Sinckler into the Lions squad following the injury to Andrew Porter
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 25-year-old Ireland International picked up the injury in Leinster Rugby’s defeat to Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. Sinckler, a Lions tourist in New Zealand in 2017,...
Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains Morne Steyn's test recall
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMorné Steyn is in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after claiming a recall to the Springbok squad featuring several Rugby World...
Report: Toulouse target Premiership duo
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse are looking to add to their already impressive squad with Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar reportedly on their shortlist for next season. A host of players will be leaving the European Champions...
Rassie Erasmus explains why Cornal Hendricks did not make the Springbok squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has explained the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series. One of the biggest talking points after the...
