The 6 Players In Line To Clash With The Lions For A Second Time
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions comes around just once in a career for a number of players, if they are lucky. Some outstanding players in the Southern Hemisphere...
Larkham raises concerns over Snyman & de Allende
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster assistant coach Stephen Larkham has raised doubts over Damian de Allende and RG Snyman. The former Wallaby said ‘It’s too early to say' whether the Springbok pair would be ready...
Williams tips Lions to take series in SA
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh and British & Irish Lions legend Shane Williams appears optimistic about the Lions chances against the Springboks and has tipped the men in red to leave South African shores with a series victory...
Referees named for Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNic Berry (Aus) will officiate in the first test between the Lions and Boks while Ben O’Keeffe (NZ) and Mathieu Raynal (France) will look after the second and third tests respectively. (Nic...
Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
How Bok duo were injured in fire-pit incident
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Munster's announcement of a pit fire accident over the weekend which left players injured, among them Springbok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman, the duo has spoken on how...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. Back-rower...
Rainbow Cup SA Wrap: Bulls sneak home in Pretoria, Sharks keep Rainbow Cup hopes alive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to the top of the standings in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA will go down to the wire in Durban next weekend when the Sharks and Bulls clash in what is a mini-final for all effective purposes. With...
