Chris Ashton and Michael Rhodes Named in England training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 44-man pre-season training squad to convene from Saturday 4 August until Monday 6 August. Chris Ashton (Sale Sharks) is selected having returned to...
Jean-Luc du Preez signs new Sharks deal
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have moved swiftly to secure the services of one of the most promising young talents in the country with Jean-Luc du Preez deciding to stay in Durban. The 22-year-old flanker had reportedly...
Combined Crusaders & Lions XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and Crusaders face off in the Super Rugby final for the second consecutive year this weekend. The Crusaders earned the right to host this year's edition of the tournament after narrowly...
Jamie Elliott signs for Bedford Blues
8 years ago by Bedford BluesBedford Blues have strengthened their backline options for the coming Championship campaign with the capture of Jamie Elliott. Capable of playing on the wing or in the centre, Elliott, 25, has signed...
Robertson Makes One Change to Face Hurricanes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will host the Hurricanes this Saturday night in the Super Rugby Semi-Final, from AMI Stadium in Christchurch. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team for...
Eight more players added to Springbok training squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLwazi Mvovo is one of eight players from the Sharks who have been added to the Springbok training squad. They will join the camp on Thursday in Stellenbosch, where the group is currently busy with preparations...
London Irish sign TJ Ioane from Sale Sharks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have welcomed another international signing into their squad ahead of the 2018/19 Championship season with TJ Ioane joining from Sale Sharks. “TJ has proven international...
Super Rugby Playoff Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick our team of the Week after the Hurricanes, Crusaders, Waratahs and Lions booked their places in the Super Rugby semi-finals. 1. Toby Smith An improved scrummaging performance compared...
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Quarter-Finals: Crusaders v Sharks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong second half saw the Crusaders cruise to a 40-10 home win over the Sharks in the second quarter-final of Super Rugby. The Crusaders opened the scoring with an early penalty before crossing for...
Crusaders v Sharks Super Rugby Top Performers
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the top performers following the Crusaders emphatic win over the Sharks in their Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch. Sam Whitelock The Crusaders' captain led from the...
