Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Everything you need to know ahead of Round Five of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls remain in pole position to advance to the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final as the South African competition reaches an exciting conclusion with just two more rounds remaining. The action...
Eddie Jones defends Japan trip
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has broken his silence over the criticism aimed his way over his trip to Japan. Jones came under fire in April for linking up with Suntory Sungoliath in Tokyo during...
Connacht to sign Tongan international Leva Fifita
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are set to sign Tongan International Leva Fifita according to Reports in French media. Fifita had been offered a two-year contract extension by Grenoble but it’s suggested...
13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July. Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...
Warren Gatland's performance staff for Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his support staff for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. The Lions face Japan in a warm-up match on 26 June before heading on tour. "I...
Saracens club update from Chairman Neil Golding
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens club Chairman Neil Golding issued the following club update today (Wednesday). Unsurprisingly, Golding made mention of what a difficult year it has been for Saracens who have had to withstand...
Kenki Fukuoka's Iconic career
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKenki Fukuoka officially announced his retirement after his Panasonic Wild Knights Top League final victory! The 28-year old has decided to focus on his medical career. Here's a look at his standout...
'The concept of the Lions has been destroyed' - Willie John McBride
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions great Willie John McBride has ripped apart this year's tour to South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed. McBride said told The Rugby Paper that it is "nonsense"...
Liam Gill reveals how his move back to Australia fell through
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies flanker Liam Gill has revealed he was sounded out by Wallabies coaching staff to return home but was forced to take up a contract in Japan. In an interview with Christy Doran...
