Former All Black Tamati Ellison joins Crusaders coaching group
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have confirmed the appointment of a fifth coach for the 2021 Sky Super Rugby season, with former All Black and Hurricanes utility, Tamati Ellison, joining the squad today. Ellison will fill...
'It would defeat the entire ethos of the Lions' - Willie John McBride warns against ‘disgrace’ of home tour
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe board of the Lions has been warned that the heritage and ethos of the tourists will be "damaged for ever" if the tour of South Africa this year is switched to the UK and Ireland.
Lions star Williams out of Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland
5 years ago by Irish IndependentLions full-back Liam Williams has been suspended for three weeks meaning he'll miss Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland.
Clayton McMillan extends stay at Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Super Rugby franchise, the Chiefs, have announced that interim head coach Clayton McMillan will extend his stay with the team as an assistant coach for 2022 and 2023. McMillian will...
Clayton McMillan extends stay with Chiefs coaching team
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs Rugby Club have today announced Chiefs interim Head Coach Clayton McMillan has signed on as an Assistant Coach with the club for 2022 and 2023. McMillan was appointed in February...
'Up Close And Personal' forgotten moments
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyAs rugby union moved into the new Millennium, the British & Irish Lions showed signs of how times were changing when they travelled to Australia for their 2001 tour.
Petition to make sure Lions series does happen in South Africa gathers steam
5 years ago by Rugby DumpLions supporters have started a petition calling for this summer’s tour to South Africa to be postponed to 2022 rather than being staged in the UK and Ireland.
Growing concerns over 2020-21 rugby season
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe latest news regarding the European Cup, the Six Nations and the Lions tourUncertainty: Will Exeter and Toulouse play each other this weekend? (Getty Images)The latest news regarding the European Cup,...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
Currie Cup: Pumas outmuscle youthful, reliable Steyn steers Cheetahs to hard-fought victory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas defeated a youthful Bulls 44-14 in their final round Currie Cup fixture at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday to finish their season on a positive note, while Frans Steyn delivered another...
