Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...
Stormers want to keep ruthless instinct against Sharks in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite the Sharks' recent struggles, coach Rito Hlungwani believes that they are a good side that could come right at any moment. The Stormers want to continue their ruthless form against South...
Pressure rises for South African sides in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...
Springbok Women to play Canada and Spain in Madrid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will face Canada and Spain later this month in a first outing for the national side since the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand last September. South Africa will play Canada in...
Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...
Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings. Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...
Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbyob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
David Ribbans signs three-year deal with Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract. English-qualified lock David Ribbans joined Saints from South African outfit...
