Springboks look to scoop up former All Black into coaching staff
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the Springboks are set to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown as an attack coach – and if they get this right, it will be a huge boost for the South Africans. Another...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...
Bulls confirm date, time and venue for Lyon clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls’ kick-off time and date for their round of 16 clash against Lyon has now been confirmed. The Tshwane-based side will welcome to the capital their French counterparts for what is...
Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
Disciplinary Update: Curtis Langdon
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCurtis Langdon has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing. The hooker was sent off by the referee, Tual Trainini (France), in the 39th minute Northampton...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months. Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...
