Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
SA Rugby confirms Currie Cup back to normal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup will be back to normal this year, with South Africa’s 14 provincial unions contesting the Premier and First Divisions, while SA Rugby also confirmed new competitions for the provincial...
Dempsey returns for clash with Blues
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe NSW Waratahs have named their team to face the Blues in round 2 of the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. NSW Waratahs Co-Coaches Chris Whitaker and Jason Gilmore have made one change...
Peterson to remain at Kingston Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTowering lineout ace Greg Peterson has signed a new, two-year deal with Newcastle Falcons. Peterson, who represents the USA Eagles on the international scene, joined up with Newcastle immediately...
Top Semi-Finals: Hooper clashes with former Wallabies, Barrett faces Marx
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Japanese Top League kick off this weekend with Toyota Verblitz taking on the Panasonic Wild Knights on Saturday and Suntory Sungoliath facing Kubota Spears on Sunday. Director...
England & Ireland to face USA Eagles in July tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of Ireland’s tour to Fiji being cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns, it has been confirmed that Andy Farrell’s charges will meet the USA Eagles in Dublin for a test on 10 July. In...
Top League Highlights: NTT Communications Shining Arcs Vs Canon Eagles
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Canon Eagles march into the next round of playoff matches with a comprehensive 30 point victory over the NTT Communications Shining Arcs. Canon looked to be in control of the game from the onset with...
Brumbies' back Mack Hansen to join Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies back Mack Hansen has agreed to join Irish club Connacht at the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season.The Canberra-raised Hansen came through the Brumbies system after being first recognised as...