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Northampton Saints sign Springbok winger

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pacy Springbok winger Courtnall Skosan has been snapped up by Northampton Saints ahead of the 2021-22 Premiership season.    Skosan, 30, has 12 Springbok caps to his name and...

Boks likely to be without PSDT for end of year tour

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the Springboks travel north to launch an assault on Wales, Scotland and England, it is likely that they will do so without the contributions of Pieter-Steph Du Toit, who is currently out with a shoulder...

Barnes calls for on Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Barnes has called for Eddie Jones to drop Owen Farrell for Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith during the autumn internationals.   Barnes believes that going with Farrell "would be...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

Watch: George North burns Jamie Redknapp on A League of Their Own

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North delivered a savage put-down aimed at former England footballer Jamie Redknapp when the Wales star said: "I don't play a silly game".   The put-down came after a clip of George...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have the opportunity to climb the World Rugby Rankings this weekend.   Los Pumas face off against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium –...

Leicester Tigers Women’s Rugby announcement

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have announced a ground-breaking agreement with women’s rugby standard-bearers Lichfield RUFC which will see a Lichfield Leicester Tigers team competing in Championship North 1 in...

25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits.   We take a look at some of the worst EVER.   EDINBURGH - 2007/08   PERPIGNAN - 2009/10   MELBOURNE...

The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Dave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected.   The law...

Augustus keen to mix it up with Saints

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Northampton Saints recruit, Juarno Augustus, is raring to go in the colours of his new club.    Previously with the Stormers, the big loose-forward gained a fearsome reputation...