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Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...

Munster Squad Update | Tadhg Beirne to be assessed for groin injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad were back in the HPC in UL on Monday with preparations well underway for Saturday’s BKT URC Interprovincial clash against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium (5.15pm).     While...

Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble.   The...

Ireland: Three Leinster players ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of the Province's clash with Munster and it's grim reading for Ireland's Autumn Internationals.   Will Connors...

Wallabies Spring Tour squad announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour which will see the side take on five northern hemisphere nations, including the current top-two ranked sides in...

Jake White confident of Vodacom Bulls progress

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

BBCo Director of Rugby, Jake White has been left encouraged despite his side’s loss to Munster, saying that his chargers played well and were never out of the game.   “It was tough,...

Cell C Sharks surge as DHL Stormers remain unbeaten

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a weekend of sunshine and rain – literally and figuratively – for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Cell C Sharks making the most of their first...

James Ryan a doubt for the Autumn internationals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster's 10-0 win over Connacht on Friday evening looks to have come at a cost.   Ireland international James Ryan limped off the pitch in some discomfort after twisting his knee awkwardly at...

The Weekend's United Rugby Championship Round 5 Teams

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #OSPvSTO Rhys...

19 year old lock Edwin Edogbo starts for Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster side has been named for Saturday night’s round 5 United Rugby Championship clash against Bulls at Thomond Park (7.35pm).     The game is Munster’s first match at Thomond...