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All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge.   Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...

Roberts: Ospreys v Stormers is the Game of the Round

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Roberts has hailed Friday night’s clash between the Ospreys and the DHL Stormers as the game of the weekend in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The former Wales and Lions centre, who...

Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025.    The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...

Evergreen Turnbull Has The Legs For Derby Duel With Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

You don’t reach second place in the league’s all-time appearance list without learning some lessons in endurance, but not even tight calves and a lack of sleep could prevent Cardiff Rugby skipper...

Dan McFarland shares thoughts on Ulster's upcoming tour of SA

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster boss Dan McFarland appears well aware of the enormity of the task at hand as he and his charges prepare to tour South Africa over the next couple of weeks.    Ulster have had a good...

URC Round 4 Round Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Lions kicked off URC Round 4 with a 22-19 victory against Edinburgh at the DAM Health Stadium.   Both teams scored three tries in a bruising battle that burst into life after...

Duhan van der Merwe rejoins Edinburgh Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby has announced British & Irish Lions and Scotland star winger Duhan van der Merwe is coming back to the capital on a long-term deal, subject to visa, medical and regulatory clearances.     The...

Leader Louw Has Found His Place in the Pride

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A gutsy decision to swap the seaspray of Durban for the inner-city of Doornfontein (Johannesburg) has seen Marius Louw pounce on an opportunity to star for the Emirates Lions in the BKT...

SA teams grab 19 from 20 points in the URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four from four yet again, with 19 log points out of a possible 20 tell the story of yet another amazing weekend of rugby for the four South African teams in the third round of the United Rugby Championship.   Like...

Lethal Lombard Brimming With Pride

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gianni Lombard, just by being on the field, is already a winner in this season’s United Rugby Championship. The schoolboy sensation of six years ago has twice fought back from serious knee injuries...