Reshuffled Springbok side to face Wallabies
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will face the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane with a new-look front row, a reshuffled loose trio as well as a different midfield combination following the announcement of the...
Cipriani & Ashton are in the mix for November Internationals
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has confirmed that Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani will be judged solely on his performances on the pitch. Cipriani admitted common assault and avoiding arrest last month and was...
Premiership Team of the Week - Round One
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership returned with a bang this weekend with a number of mouth-watering encounters. Bristol Bears got things underway with a surprise win over Bath in the opening game of...
Saturday PRO14 Standout Players
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht 26-27 Glasgow Warriors Stuart Hogg - The Scotland fullback stood out as the best player on the pitch with his long-range restarts causing Connacht plenty of problems. Hogg was central...
Cheslin Kolbe added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Blitzbok and DHL Western Province outside back Cheslin Kolbe has been added to the Springbok squad for the forthcoming Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship as the only uncapped player. The Toulouse...
PRO14 Preview: Conference B
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Benetton Rugby Last...
SARU President: SA Teams "better off" playing in the Northern Hemisphere
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African rugby president Mark Alexander has fueled the debate over his country's future direction in the sport. At the PRO14 launch, Alexander said his players are "better off"...
PRO14 Preview: Conference A
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference A and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Cardiff...
Scarlets confirm signing of experienced hooker
8 years ago by Scarlets RugbyScarlets can today confirm the signing of experienced hooker Marc Jones from Sale Sharks. Jones, 31, has played nearly 200 games for Sale Sharks since making his debut in the 2005-06 season. Scarlets...
Chris Ashton’s chance of England recall hit by ban-related lack of matches
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale wing loses chance to play before England squad is named• Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth may miss season with ligament injuryChris Ashton’s chances of a swift England recall have suffered another...
