The 7 unluckiest players to miss out on the Springbok squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby`Unsurprisingly, the entire 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, except for the retired trio of Tendai Mtawarira, Francois Louw and Schalk Brits, and the injured Warrick Gelant, were named in Springbok head...
Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Steven Kitshoff extends stay with Western Province
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced prop Steven Kitshoff has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) and has been appointed DHL Stormers captain. The Rugby...
Everything you need to know about round two of the Currie Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may be early in the Currie Cup but the pressure on the teams will rise significantly this weekend as the race for favourable log positions intensifies with a little over a month left before the pool...
Damian Willemse shifts to fullback for Western Province's visit to Ellis Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Province backline has been shuffled for the Currie Cup encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The starting forward pack remains unchanged, while there are three changes...
Another foul play talking point as Bulls prop was sent off for debatable high shot in Currie Cup
3 years ago by Rugby DumpBulls loosehead prop Jacques van Rooyen found himself in hot water during the second half of their 22-20 victory over Western Province in South Africa's Currie Cup. The TMO spotted a dangerous tackle that...
How the 2020 Currie Cup works and everything you need to know about round one
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season switches to the next chapter with the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup, with three matches to be broadcast live...
Siya Kolisi leads Western Province at Newlands
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi will captain Western Province in their opening Currie Cup encounter against the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday. The Springbok captain returns to action from injury, along with wing...
Watch: Rosko Specman's OUTSTANDING finish in Super Rugby Unlocked
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers moved into second spot on the Super Rugby Unlocked log with 17 points from five games as a result of their 30-13 home victory over the Cheetahs on Saturday evening. The Stormers...
Super Rugby Review | Stormers stay in the hunt, Bosch sparkles in the Diamond City
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers and the Sharks closed the gap on log leaders Bulls to just two points with only one round remaining following their Super Rugby Unlocked wins over the Cheetahs and Griquas respectively. The...
