Eight-Seven Hemisphere split as Sir Ian McGeechan names his all time XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions' legend Sir Ian McGeechan has named his all time World XV with eight players from the North and seven from the South. The highly regarded former Scotland International...
PRO14 expansion could see the Cheetahs and Kings axed - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest developments in the PRO14 could see the competition further expanded into South Africa with the four Super Rugby franchises entering the competition but it would at the expense of...
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6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett joins an illustrious group of players to join Suntory Sungoliath Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath sees the All Black playmaker join an...
South Africa recruit Saracens Head of Athletic Performance
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Edwards, the experienced Saracens Strength and Conditioning coach, has been appointed as the new Head of Athletic Performance for the Springboks. SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that Edwards...
TOP 10: Rugby World Cup 2015 was filled with brilliant last-ditch tackles
6 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby World Cup 2015 gave us many great memories. Hosts England didn't make it out of the pool stages, Japan famously defeated South Africa, and the All Blacks were crowned back-to-back champions. Today,...
The Tadhg Furlong monster fends that put New Zealand powerhouses on their backsides
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAll things going to plan, the British and Irish Lions should be touring South Africa for the first time since 2009, with talk already centering around which players ought to be part of the squad.
Wasps legend Ashley Johnson lands a player-coach role in England's third division
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok and Wasps forward Ashley Johnson has signed on to become a player-coach at Birmingham Moseley, the club confirmed on Thursday. The South African left Wasps in June after...
The Breakdown | Six Nations may decide to take the pay-TV money and run
6 years ago by The GuardianHard times have enhanced the attraction of a £300m deal with CVC that would take the game away from millions of fansAs the Six Nations contemplate an autumn international campaign without New Zealand...
World Cup winner Franco Mostert says goodbye to Gloucester
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa and Gloucester second row Franco Mostert is the latest player to say goodbye to his club as contracts are running out across the Gallagher Premiership.
All Blacks hybrid rugby match is a banker but it also carries great risk | Matt McILraith
6 years ago by The GuardianThere is scepticism about whether the financial benefits of playing Australia’s rugby league team outweigh the potential trivialisation of the famous jerseyWhat would the late Sir Colin Meads have thought?...
