Powell to miss entire Olympics Sevens due to COVID
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa Sevens head coach Neil Powell has tested positive for COVID-19, and is going into isolation for 14 days. This means that Powell will be missing the entire Sevens tournament at the Olympics. Powell will...
Doubts over Kolisi's involvement despite the Boks being at full complement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber had his full complement of players back in Springbok camp on Monday but there are still concerns over the availability of captain Siya Kolisi. Captain Kolisi, prop Ox Nché...
'There are going to be a lot of unlucky players' - Steve Tandy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Sunday's selection meeting, Warren Gatland and his staff have pretty much nailed down their matchday 23 for the opening test against the Springboks on Satuday. "We will probably...
All Blacks name squad for 2021 Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship. 🎥...
B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs expected, the British & Irish Lions trampled their last opponents before they tackle the Springboks in the first test. The final whistle sounded with the scoreboard reading...
Wales & Lions legends Warburton & Roberts pick their Lions starting XVs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, two big names within the game of rugby have picked their ideal starting British & Irish Lions XV. Wales and Lions legends, Jamie Roberts and Sam Warburton, both put down the...
Burger worried about undercooked Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has expressed worry over the current state of his old team as the series against the British & Irish Lions inches nearer. Burger was speaking in...
Nienaber discusses poor SA A result as first test looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday’s result in the SA A vs Bulls game has left Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber with more complications than answers as the first test against the British & Irish Lions looms. Jake...
Georgia head coach on ventilator in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia’s Head Coach, Levan Maisashvili, is currently on a ventilator in South Africa after Covid-19 has caused “serious damage” to his lungs, according to a report in the Associated...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
