Damian Willemse extends with Stormers until 2027
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse has signed a groundbreaking five-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby which will keep him in a Stormers jersey until at least 2027. The versatile Springbok...
5 Munster players sign contract extensions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the first player contract extensions of the season with five members of the senior squad putting pen to paper. Craig Casey has signed a three-year...
Joseph Dweba to make Stormers debut against Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Joseph Dweba will make his DHL Stormers debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Dweba's inclusion is one of six changes...
Women's Rugby World Cup Preview: Pool A
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup draw was made on 19th November 2020 and this split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had...
Eloise Webb: “We have a shared vision at RWC”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe naming of the Springbok Women squad for the 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand resulted in 32 different stories of journeys travelled, but Eloise Webb says all of them have a united vision –...
Lukhanyo, Zain and Nadine receive ultimate peer recognition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark moment for professional rugby players in South Africa, three players have been recognised by their peers with Players’ Player of the Year awards. Since its inception...
South African's add sparkle to Edinburgh's 150th big bash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh, rich in rugby tradition, has also proved to be rich in South African presence in the past few seasons, and the strong South African contingent will be at the forefront of Edinburgh’s push...
Bundee Aki Banned for 8 Weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Bundee Aki’s (Connacht Rugby) Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 game against DHL Stormers on Saturday, September 24 2022 has resulted in an...
More of the same for SA teams in the Vodacom URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African sides will be looking to build on their winning momentum from last weekend when they line up this coming weekend during the third round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship,...
How The URC Is Becoming Ever-More Competitive
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the BKT United Rugby Championship saw the competing franchises score a sensational 65 tries, a remarkable return from the weekend’s eight fixtures. The neutral has also been...
