Report: Stormers boss the front runner for Harlequins job
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins search for Paul Gustard's replacement has led them to South Africa according to reports by the Telegraph and the Rugby Paper. According to both reports, Stormers head coach John...
George North faces anxious British and Irish Lions wait after an agonising injury against Cardiff
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North faces an anxious wait to see whether he will be fit for a third British and Irish Lions tour. North has been in fine form recently starring in the midfield for Wales as they claimed...
South Africa confirms Rainbow Cup fixtures
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby today confirmed the fixtures for the Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Bulls in the Rainbow Cup which starts this weekend. The South African sides will no longer travel out of the country to play and...
Nowell can still push for Lions - Baxter
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell still has time to secure his place on the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, according to Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter. Nowell made his first appearance...
Bryan Habana picks his Springbok team to face the British and Irish Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok legend Bryan Habana has picked his Springbok XV to face the British and Irish Lions. The World Cup winner in 2007 was asked by World Rugby's 'The Wrap' to select his XV to...
CONFIRMED: Rainbow Cup to run as 'dual tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 and SA Rugby have confirmed that the Rainbow Cup will no longer take place as planned. The South African teams are unable to travel to the UK & Ireland and after 'colossal...
London Irish to add Mike Willemse to squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish will complete the signing of hooker Mike Willemse ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 28-year-old South African, who is currently plying his trade for Edinburgh in the Pro14,...
Dead-end for the Rainbow Cup?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rainbow Cup has again been cast into murky waters as rumours abound that the competition is likely to be called off today. According to reports coming out of South Africa, SA Rugby is expected...
Injured Bok stars expected to be fit for Lions series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fans will be holding thumbs on the prospects of a formidable quartet who are busy undergoing injury rehabilitation but might be ready to face the British & Irish Lions in July if all goes...
Eddie Jones' summer plans up in the air
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones has hit another stumbling block with the prospect of his side facing the USA and Canada now looking unlikely. A small series against the North American sides – planned...
