Alex Sanderson backs Manu Tuilagi for Lions Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks' Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson says he would take Manu Tuilagi on the British and Irish Lions tour despite the fact that the centre has not played since September because of an Achilles...
'It's a poor, poor tournament' - O'Driscoll criticises standard of PRO14
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has delivered a brutal assessment of the PRO14 by dubbing it a "poor, poor tournament." The Irish powerhouses Leinster fell 32-23 to French side La Rochelle...
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi to release autobiography ’Rise’
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi has revealed that he will release his autobiography Rise” this September. He took to his social media accounts to reveal the news. In his...
Lions Series trophy unveiled
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe winner of the 2021 Lions Series in South Africa will be the recipients of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the British & Irish Lions. It took more than 150 hours to make the...
The Mercurial Marcus Smith: a Lions bolter?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins dynamic playmaker Marcus Smith could find himself as a bolter in Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad, due to be announced on Thursday. Reports indicate...
Another injury blow for RG Snyman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Munster lock RG Snyman has suffered a significant setback during his rehabilitation, the 2,06 m giant now requiring minor surgery which will delay his return to the pitch by another...
Rebels appoint new interim head coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new interim head coach who will take over from Dave Wessels after the latter announced last week that he would be stepping down from the position. Kevin...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
Seven players who may have enough credit with Warren Gatland to make the Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland will be naming the 36 players who will tour to South Africa on Friday. With the squad announcement coming up, we take a look at seven players...
How Francois Pienaar's dirty training jersey inspired Byran Habana's Springbok career
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby visit and talk with world cup winning winger, Bryan Habana. He talks all about South African schoolboy rugby, his time playing G-Grade rugby, scoring on his Springboks debut, playing with the...
