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Graham ruled out of South Africa clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Darcy Graham will miss Scotland's Test against South Africa on Sunday after the wing failed to pass head injury protocols. Graham came off in the closing stages of Saturday's 57-17 win over Fiji following...

Ten match ban for Jonny Hill

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny Hill, Sale Sharks, appeared before an independent disciplinary panel yesterday, Monday 4 November, for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 – conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game...

Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...

Obano to make his 150th appearance for Bath

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby return to The Rec this Saturday for Round 6 of the Gallagher Premiership. Taking on Sale Sharks, Beno Obano is set to earn his 150th cap in the hoops of Blue, Black and White. Obano will pack...

McElroy to start on debut for Sale

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Luke James starts a Sharks game for the first time since the 2022/23 season while new signing Tadgh McElroy makes his Sale debut as Alex Sanderson makes seven changes to his team for the trip to The Rec...

Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.   Wessels,...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...

Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season.  The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September...

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...

Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...