Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Stats & Facts: Crusaders Vs Hurricanes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second Super Rugby semi-final sees the Crusaders on the hunt for their third Super Rugby title as they take on the Wellington-based Hurricanes in the do or die clash on Saturday at Orangetheory...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Warren Gatland's video message to Chiefs fans upon new appointment
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWarren Gatland was on Friday confirmed as the new Head Coach of the Chiefs, following the departure of Colin Cooper a day earlier. The departing Wales boss will take over after the World Cup, then be released...
Ivan van Rooyen to retain head coach role at Golden Lions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced that Ivan van Rooyen will retain the role of head coach of the club after they just missed out on a spot in the final last year. Van...
Warren Gatland to take Chiefs job after Wales but will take year out for Lions
7 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealander will return to homeland to coach home province• Gatland will take 12 months out from August 2020 for Lions roleWarren Gatland is to split his role as British and Irish Lions coach with...
Edinburgh sign South African scrumhalf Nic Groom
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African scrum-half, Nic Groom. Groom, 29, joins from Super Rugby side Lions and brings a wealth...
Jordan Taufua set to become the first Pacific Islander to notch up 100 games for the Crusaders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their side to face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Semi Final on Saturday with Head Coach Scott Robertson naming an unchanged side from the team that took the field in...
David Bulbring signs for Japanese club
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh-qualified second rower David Bulbring has signed a deal to join Top League side Kubota Spears following his release from Scarlets. The former Springbok u20 lock, Bulbring spent...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt to join Ireland's coach staff under Andy Farrell Current Italy assistant coach Mike Catt will join the Ireland coaching team following the completion of this...
