Liam Williams discusses 'adjustment' with Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Welsh outside back Liam Williams has admitted that it has not always been easy in the Lions training camp with the players having to learn a new way. The lions take on Japan on Saturday...
Jacques Vermeulen out of Premiership final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHard-working Exeter Chiefs flanker Jacques Vermeulen will be missed by his side when they take on Harlequins in the Premiership final on Saturday. Vermeulen recently underwent surgery...
Three players name-dropped as potential replacements for Duane Vermeulen
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are considering their options and have kept their cards close to their chest when it comes to Duane Vermeulen’s replacement. Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids addressed...
Springbok pair cleared to join training camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have confirmed that centre Damian de Allende and lock RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa. The pair will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’...
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...
Warren Gatland reveals the player poll Owen Farrell won
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland expects Owen Farrell to be a key figure in the Lions' leadership group for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The Lions boss revealed...
Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise. Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
“For me personally, there is no fear.” - Malcolm Marx
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid ubiquitous claims that the Boks will be undercooked by the time they square off against the British & Irish Lions, hooker Malcolm Marx does not appear concerned. “For me personally,...
Franco Mostert wary of Lions' second-row
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIndustrious Springbok lock Franco Mostert is under no illusions as to the task which faces the South African second-row when they come up against the British & Irish Lions next month. “Guys...
