2021 Lions tour looks to go ahead as scheduled
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter some months of speculation ignited by the detrimental effect of Covid-19 on current and future rugby prospects, it appears that a crisis regarding the Lions 2021 tour to South Africa has been averted...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy week on the player market this week saw the likes of Gloucester, Leinster and Harlequins all release squad updates while there were a number of confirmed signings across Europe. We...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
Lions 2021 tour of South Africa should be a year away – Covid-19 permitting | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianTour is only eight matches and has many uncertainties, but if Warren Gatland assembles the right pack – with Maro Itoje a possible captain – the prospects are mouth-wateringExactly a year from now...
Johan Ackermann's Top League side confirms eight new signings including a World Cup winning Springbok
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Gloucester head coach Johan Ackerman has started his recruitment for his new side NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. The South African has recruited three former Gloucester players including Franco...
Saints and Blues Announce Exciting New Partnership
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced an intriguing partnership with Bedford Blues. The collaboration will give rise to a symbiotic relationship within the spheres of playing, coaching and training. Player...
QUIZ: Can You Name The Starting 22 Of The First Test Of The 2005 British And Irish Lions Tour?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFifteen years ago to the day, The British and Irish Lions suffered defeat in their opening test against the All Blacks in Christchurch. The clash was marred by an incident in the opening...
Saracens retain the services of England prop - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have succeeded in keeping England and Lions prop Mako Vunipola on their payroll with the loosehead prop committing his future to the club according to a report in the Telegraph. This...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
Marx bids farewell to Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt appears that Malcolm Marx and the Lions will be parting ways. This comes after the South African rugby board published its industry salary plan in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Marx has...
