Suva Ma’as Signs for Cornish Pirates
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving impressed during pre-season with the Cornish Pirates, 21-year-old Suva Ma’asi has signed an Apprentice contract with the club. A son of former Pirates and Tonga hooker Viliami...
England’s George Kruis and Mako Vunipola set to return before World Cup
7 years ago by The Guardian• Injured pair should be fit for August warm-up games• Brad Fields faces fitness race while Alex Dombrandt impressesEngland are optimistic the key Saracens duo George Kruis and Mako Vunipola will be...
Brad Shields a World Cup doubt due to foot injury
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland coach Eddie Jones faces a tough call on the Wasps flanker.
Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJordie Barrett signs a 3 year extension with NZRU: Barrett will stay with the Hurricanes after much speculation that he may join one of his olders brothers, either at the Blues or Crusaders. He...
South Africa move above England in the latest World Rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA stalemate in Wellington against New Zealand was enough to see South Africa move above England and into fourth place in the World Rugby Rankings. By improving their rating to 86.30 points,...
Jack Nowell leaves England camp following injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have issued a statement confirming that Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell has left the England camp to return home for a routine surgical review of his ankle. The winger will continue...
Who can the All Blacks turn to replace Brodie Retallick?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks' draw with the Springboks in round two of the Rugby Championship came at a costly price with the All Blacks losing their premier second-rower, Brodie Retallick to injury. Retallick...
2019 Rugby World Cup Warm-Ups
7 years ago by Rugby WorldTake a look at all the matches that will act as warm-ups for the 2019 World Cup in JapanRivals: England and Ireland will play a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in 2019 (Getty Images) Take a look at all the...
Accessing the All Blacks openside options ahead of the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Todd is arguably one of the unluckiest All Black openside flanker with the Crusaders man's career starting while Richie McCaw was still donning the Crusaders red and All Blacks' black. Following...
“There’s a bit of emotion, but it’s controlled emotion.” - Duane Vermeulen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington in what will also be his first match against the New Zealanders since the epic...
