Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad
9 years ago by Springbok RugbyExperienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches...
Jaco Kriel sidelined for up to 6 months
9 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok and Lions flanker Jaco Kriel sustained a severe shoulder injury in the Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on 9 September. As a result, he will undergo an operation today...
Francois Louw on standby for Springboks
9 years ago by South African RugbyFollowing injuries to Coenie Oosthuizen and Jaco Kriel, veteran flank Francois Louw could be called into the Springbok squad ahead of their two home Rugby Championship Tests against...
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith scraps dull box kicking
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There was so much to admire about New Zealand’s superb 57-0 win over South Africa but what I enjoyed most was the complete lack of box kicking from Aaron Smith. ,
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ellis Genge The Leicester loose-head put in another incredible performance for his side this weekend. He made an impressive 11 carries, beating three defenders and wreaking havoc amongst...
Highlights: Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints come away with the BP win after tries from Lawes, North and 2 from MOTM Ribbans. They completely dominated Bath who seemed to have no answers for the Northampton defence. The...
Owen Farrell seals Saracens’ American dream with win over Newcastle
9 years ago by The Guardian• Newcastle 7-29 Saracens• Farrell kicks five penalties and a conversion in PhiladelphiaOn a hot evening at the home of Philadelphia’s soccer team, a Saracens side featuring six 2017 Lions won “away”...
Northampton get their big guns firing to overpower lacklustre Bath
9 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton 24-6 Bath• Courtney Lawes, Dave Ribbans and George North on scoresheetTwo wins from three – and here a bonus point, to boot. What, Northampton must be thinking, is all the fuss about?The...
Weekend Watch: Pro14, Prem Rugby & Top14
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exciting weekend of European domestic rugby kicks off tonight with the showpiece of the lot coming from Belfast as Ulster host Pro14 reigning champions at the Kingspan Stadium (7:35pm). Pro14 rugby...
Rhys Priestland springs to life in Bath after making overdue breakthrough
9 years ago by The Guardian• Former Wales fly-half fills the void left by George Ford• ‘I could see myself finishing up at Bath. I’ve got two years left’Rhys Priestland has stepped “out of the shadows and into the light”,...
