Ackermann expects Franco Mostert to arrive next month
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Head Coach Johan Ackermann says he still expects Springbok lock Franco Mostert to be a Gloucester player following a dispute regarding the lock’s contract with the Premiership side. Ackermann's...
Champions Cup - Quarter Finalist Form Tracker
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2018/19 Champions Cup a day away we take a look at last seasons quarter finalists and how their form is heading into the competition Leinster Leinster are on the verge...
Nathan Hughes in dark over England future after delay in disciplinary case
8 years ago by The Guardian• Hughes’ hearing for punching mysteriously postponed• Wasps’ No 8 faces being banned for autumn internationalsNathan Hughes must wait up to a week to find out if he can play any part in England’s...
Saracens must up their game to rival the elite in Heineken Champions Cup
8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Nobody can predict what’s going to happen over the next 12 months. The World Cup is wide open and five countries could win the 2019 Six Nations but I’m going to tip Racing 92. ...
Schalk Brits set to re-join former side
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Saracens and Springbok hooker Schalk Brits is set to sign a deal with the Stormers and Western Province according to a report by Netwerk24. Brits announced that he would...
Brits added to Baa-Baas squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have added former Saracens hooker Schalk Brits to their squad ahead of their clash with Los Pumas at Twickenham. The hooker was supposed to have hung up his boots after clinching...
Marland Yarde suffers injury setback
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Sale Sharks winger Marland Yarde is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after dislocating his kneecap against Newcastle Falcons this weekend. Yarde sustained the injury while...
Faf de Klerk not available for Springboks’ year-end tour to Europe
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed that scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will not be available for the Springboks’ year-end tour to Europe. “He was released to play for his country in the...
Matt Toomua & Tatafu Polota-Nau to miss Wallabies’ November Tests?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyInside centre Matt Toomua could have played his final Test of 2018 as Michael Cheika mulls whether to pick the playmaker and hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau in the Wallabies squad for their November Tests, writes Planet...
Nathan Hughes could miss England’s autumn campaign after citing for punch
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wasps No 8 cited for punching Gloucester’s Lewis Ludlow• Dan Robson and Joe Launchbury also fitness doubtsNathan Hughes is facing the prospect of being suspended for all of England’s autumn internationals...
