How the 2020 Currie Cup works and everything you need to know about round one
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season switches to the next chapter with the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup, with three matches to be broadcast live...
Six-Two split on the bench as George Ford returns to the England starting line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team for their key Autumn Nations Cup tie against Wales this weekend. England will travel to Llanelli, where they will take on the hosts at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday...
Watson and Cowan-Dickie summoned by Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe English duo of Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie have been recalled by England head coach Eddie Jones ahead of this coming weekend’s fixture against Wales at Parc Y Scarlets. Watson...
Bulls crowned Super Rugby Unlocked Champions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls delivered a dominant first half performance against the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to finish their Super Rugby Unlocked campaign on a winning note with a 21-5 victory and the honour...
Toulouse put feelers out for Lions centre
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA report in City Press Newspaper indicates that French Top 14 side Toulouse have sought permission from the Lions franchise to hold talks with young up-&-coming centre Wandisile Simelane. However,...
Bulls home in on Steyn
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in sarugbymag.co.za, the Bulls franchise are attempting to secure the services of decorated Springbok and (currently) Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn as they prepare to compete in the...
Saturday and Sunday Premiership line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins, Exeter, Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints kick off the 2020/21 Premiership season on Friday before the action continues on Saturday and Sunday. Bath and Newcastle get the ball...
Boyd extends Northampton stay
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are have confirmed that Director of Rugby, Chris Boyd, has signed a contract extension to keep him at the Club until at least the end of the 2021/22 season. Boyd arrived at Franklin’s...
Sale Sharks name forward pack with six South Africans, just one Englishman
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSale Sharks have named a strong side to take on Northampton Saints at the AJ Bell Stadium in the opening fixture of the 2020/221 Gallagher Premiership. Steve Diamond's team features a number of foreigners,...
Friday's Premiership line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020/21 Premiership season kicks off on Friday 20 November with the opening two games seeing Harlequins host the defending champions Exeter at the Stoop while Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints...
