Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Who is Salmaan Moerat?
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named his squad to face Portugal on Saturday in Bloemfontein, in the third and final test of the July series. As expected, it was a much-changed side with 7 uncapped players, including...
Toyota Cheetahs announce team to face Cavaliers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs will host the Sanlam Boland Cavaliers in the first SA Cup match on Friday, 22 March 2024. The game in Toyota Stadium kicks off at 18:00, and gates open at 16:30. Tickets are...
Victor Sekekete named Cheetahs new captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVictor Sekekete has been named the Cheetahs captain for the Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup. Sekekete takes the reigns from Ruan Pienaar, who led the team in 35 games. "I'm nearing...
Introducing The Eight Uncapped Players In The Springboks Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad for the international season ahead, featuring the upcoming Test Series against Wales, The Rugby Championship, and the Year-end tour, which...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Cornal Hendricks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are many reasons why sport captures the imagination of the public but none do so more than your classic Cinderella story. The type of story that can inspire your everyday man. One that...
Quintet sign for the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have confirmed four new additions to their squad this week, two of the arrivals coming from local rivals the Bulls. Hooker Jaco Visagie has joined former Bulls' skipper Burger...
Reds secure loan signing of Premiership youngster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising teenage wing and Wales u20-capped Alex Morgan has joined Jersey Reds on loan from Premiership side Gloucester. The 19-year-old, who has featured in Gloucester’s squad...
