England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family. The 31...
Lions Tour Candidates From Bath v Montpellier Semi Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA wonderful display of rugby was on show at the Recreation Ground. Underhill continued his dominant performance at the breakdown. He made a massive turnover on defence that helped his team relieve...
Dewald Senekal appointed new Connacht Rugby Forwards Coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have confirmed Dewald Senekal will join the province as Forwards Coach from the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Senekal arrives with extensive coaching experience,...
Challenge Cup semi a big test for Henderson and Cooney's Lions hopes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid the countdown to this evening’s Challenge Cup semi-final between Leicester and Ulster, Ireland and Leicester legend Geordan Murphy has spoken on the Lions prospects of a couple of players, namely...
Jake White names strong Bulls side for Lions clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White has named a Bulls side packed with talent and experience for to battle the Lions at Loftus on Saturday. Springbok loose-forward Nizaam Carr will captain the side...
Springboks hit hardest by Covid-19, says Kolbe
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElectric Toulouse and Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe feels that South Africa has been hit hardest by Covid-19. Kolbe, as well as the rest of the Springbok outfit, last played international...
Wales' South American tour to be scrapped
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will not tour South America this summer but hope Argentina could still travel for two tests in July. The Six Nations champions were set to face Argentina and Uruguay this summer but strict...
Rainbow Cup SA Referees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Referees for the opening round of Rainbow Cup SA have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. Saturday, May 1 DHL Stormers v Cell C Sharks –...
Scotland Confirm Summer Tour Plans
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play three matches in this summer’s tour programme under Interim Head Coach Mike Blair. The three matches will see Scotland A play opponents,...
Lions and Premiership reach agreement regarding 26 June
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have reached an agreement with the Premiership which will make it possible for selected players to be involved in the Lions’ test against Japan on 26 June. It...
