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Details of 2020-21 Guinness Pro14 Final confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The details of the 2020-21 Guinness Pro14 final have been confirmed and the spectacle will take place on 27 March at the RDS Arena at 17:00 and will be contested by Leinster and Munster.   Despite...

CJ Stander to retire at the end of the season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

CJ Stander has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.     The Ireland and Lions capped back row is calling time on his rugby career at the end...

Five Players Who Would Have Impressed Gatland At Murrayfield

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton kicked a late penalty to see Ireland to victory over Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday, the visitors running out 27-24 winners at Murrayfield.   Gregor Townsend's men fought...

Sky Sports expected to be awarded Pro14 broadcasting rights

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sky Sports are reportedly leading the pack in the race to become official broadcasters of the revamped Pro16 competition next year, which will involve the usual teams plus the top four South African franchises.   Premier...

Springbok playmaker commits future to Stormers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok backline star Damian Willemse has signed a three-year contract extension with the Stormers and Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR).   A product of the Western Province Rugby youth...

SA stands to lose R6 billion if Lions tour is cancelled

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the hopes of the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa going ahead as scheduled waning more each day, the projected financial loss will leave a bitter taste in many South African mouths.   There...

Bernard Le Roux out of England clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France lock Bernard Le Roux will take no part in Les Bleus’ clash against England in Round 4, according to a statement issued by the FFR.   Strangely, no reasons have been given for Le Roux’s...

UK Treasury backs Lions "home tour"

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The UK treasury is reportedly willing to back a home tour for the British & Irish Lions tour later this year.   With the original plan of the Lions touring to South Africa dwindling more and...

Lions legend weighs in on 2021 tour debate

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has given his take on the Lions tour uncertainty.   The most revered touring side in the world now faces the prospect of playing the scheduled...

Eli Snyman to join Leicester Tigers' pack

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zimbabwe-born Eli Snyman will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2021-22 season.   The 24 year-old second-row will do much to bolster the physicality of the Tigers pack with his 6ft 7in, 110kg frame.   Snyman...