Coaches pick star-studded teams for Springbok Green v Gold Showdown
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA raft of Springboks, Blitzboks and Junior Boks made the cut in two 25-man squads after an exciting live draft pick – the first of its kind in South African rugby history – for the Castle Lager...
Five Young Gun Springboks The Lions Could Face In 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA few youngsters have made their mark against the famed touring side over the years. In 2013, a young Israel Folau made his test debut against Warren Gatland's side while in 2017 Rieko Ioane...
Sharks on the hunt for top spot in the SA conference
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks tackle the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday in their first game since returning from their successful Super Rugby tour of Australasia. The Durban side can top the South African Conference if they...
Smith delighted as Free Staters taste Currie Cup glory
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Cheetahs coach Franco Smith was a delighted man after his team survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions – in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans...
Cheetahs hold on for sixth Currie Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs raced away from the Lions and then held on for an ultimately nervy 31-28 Currie Cup triumph in Bloemfontein, earning their sixth title. The two sides had finished level on points...
Currie Cup Semi-Final Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and Griquas will face off in the first Currie Cup semi-final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday before the Free State Cheetahs host the Sharks in Bloemfontein soon afterwards as four teams...
Pressure mounts in the Currie Cup – Round 3 Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure is rising drastically in the Currie Cup Premier Division with a handful of teams reaching the halfway stage of their pool rounds this weekend, which could push the tempo to another level. The...
Lions name squad for Super Rugby opener vs Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Whiteley will lead a strong Emirates Lions side when they take the field against the Jaguares in their Vodacom Super Rugby opener in Argentina on Saturday evening (23:40 SA time). Each...
Pieter-Steph du Toit Takes Top Prize At SA Rugby Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPieter-Steph du Toit produced a remarkable feat when he was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018 on Thursday, marking the second time in three years that the athletic Springbok forward scooped...
5 nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the SA Rugby Awards have been announced. The 5 players for the SA Rugby Player of the Year are: 1 Pieter-Steph du Toit 2 Aphiwe Dyantyi 3 Malcolm Marx 4 Franco Mostert 5 Handré...
