logo_racing2

New Bok speedster comments on being likened to Cheslin Kolbe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt-Lee Arendse will earn his second test cap on Saturday against the All Blacks as he comes into the starting XV in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe.   Kolbe broke his jaw in the...

Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...

Every TOP14 Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier will be looking to defend their maiden TOP 14 title in 2022/23.     We take a look at their new signings as well as all the other new arrivals in the league ahead of...

Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar.   We take a look at eight you may have...

Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...

Los Pumas Squad: Captain Julian Montoya fit to tackle Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have been boosted by the return to fitness of captain Julian Montoya and halfbacks Tomas Cubelli and Nicolas Sanchez.   Los Pumas head coach Michael Cheika included...

Queensland Reds sign Test lock Luke Jones

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have added Test experience to their pack, signing former Wallaby lock Luke Jones through 2025.     The 31-year-old brings a decade of Super Rugby experience to Ballymore,...

Johan Goosen remains a Bulls until 2026

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced Springbok flyhalf, Johan Goosen, will remain a Vodacom Bull for another four years.   The 29-year-old talented pivot has penned down a contract extension with the Tshwane-based side...

Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...

TOP 14 confirms fixtures for the 2022/23 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the 2021/2022 season ended with a superb final at the Stade de France in front of 80,000 spectators and the first crowning of Montpellier Hérault Rugby against Castres Olympique, the TOP 14...