Ruan Ackermann joins Gloucester Rugby
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby are delighted to confirm that South African back row forward Ruan Ackermann is to join the club from Super Rugby finalists, the Lions, subject to visa clearance. Ackermann has been...
Malcolm Marx – The African Machine
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukA superb highlights montage to #Springboks & Lions hooker Malcolm Marx. Credit – BsporTV Rugby The post Malcolm Marx – The African Machine appeared first on EatSleepRugby.
Notable exclusions in All Blacks squad for Rugby Championship
9 years ago by Rugby DumpWith the Super Rugby season now in the books, it's time to start getting ready for the 2017 Rugby Championship. The announcement sees a return to the squad for star winger Nehe Milner-Skudder, while prolific...
The laws are fine, the card was correct and the Crusaders are worthy Champions
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt was one of those moments in a game where as soon, as it happened, you could see and hear the conversations starting. ‘Ruined the contest’, ‘complete accident’, ‘he can’t...
Monday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKwagga Smith suspended for 4 weeks Lions flank Kwagga Smith has been slapped with a four-week ban for his red card in the Super Rugby final against the Crusaders. Full story Solomona and...
Kwagga Smith suspended for 4 weeks
9 years ago by South African RugbyThe SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has today confirmed that Kwagga Smith has accepted a guilty plea for his dangerous tackle on Crusaders fullback David Havili in the 38th minute of the match...
Kwagga Smith banned for 4 weeks after red card challenge in Super Rugby Final
9 years ago by Rugby DumpLions flanker Kwagga Smith has been suspended for 4 weeks after pleading guilty to contravening Law 10.4(i), after he was red carded for taking out fullback David Havili in the air during Saturday's Super...
Crusaders beat Lions to claim eighth Super Rugby title
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Crusaders claimed an unprecedented eighth Super Rugby title, their first since 2008, as they beat the Lions 25-17 in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Lions played half the match with just 14 men, after...
Akker van der Merwe switches to Sharks from Lions
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionLions have confirmed the departure of hooker Akker van der Merwe, who will now move to their Super Rugby rivals Sharks for the upcoming season.
Weekend Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks squad named for 2017 Rugby Championship The squad sees the returns of tighthead prop Nepo Laulala and outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder, who last played for the national...
