Former Springbok flanker announces retirement from professional rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok flanker Heinrich Brüssow has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 33-year-old Saints and former South Africa flanker...
England can beat All Blacks, says confident Anthony Watson
7 years ago by The Guardian• Watson has no grudge with Sonny Bill Williams after 2017 Lions• ‘I was never too fazed by the All Blacks’ mystique’Anthony Watson says he is convinced England can beat New Zealand on Saturday...
O'Driscoll's words prophetic as showpiece comes year too late for Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the World Cup. In an interview with Omnisport last April, the...
The Daily Donal Vlog: 'If any team can beat New Zealand, it's Ireland'
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby$1 speaks to former Wales and British and Irish Lions forward Martyn Williams.
Swys De Bruin joins Southern Kings with immediate effect
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his shock depature from the Lions, the Southern Kings have today announced that Swys de Bruin has joined their team as a coaching consultant. De Bruin is a widely sought-after rugby...
Wales trio Biggar, Davies and North passed fit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar, Jonathan Davies and George North have all overcome fitness concerns to take their place in Wales' team for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday. Warren Gatland...
RWC Preview: New Zealand v Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt acknowledges Ireland's victory over New Zealand a year ago means they will not be able to "sneak up on" the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. A shock defeat to...
'He said after the World Cup that it'll be his turn to knock me out'
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWales have identified France's kicking game as an area to be wary of ahead of their much anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final this coming Sunday. Luckily for Wales, they are well placed to deal with...
Ireland have new plans for All Blacks in quarter-final, says Cian Healey
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We have some new stuff we have not done before,’ says prop• Ireland wait for report on Aki ban before considering appealPreparing to face New Zealand tends to keep defence coaches up all night....
Swys de Bruin leaves the Lions coaching set up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and coach Swys de Bruin have parted ways. de Bruin was with the union for 7 seasons winning the Vodacom Cup, Currie Cup and making 3 Super rugby finals.
