Champions Cup and Challenge Cup weekends confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle who won a first Heineken Champions Cup in such dramatic fashion in May, will launch the defence of their title at Stade Marcel Deflandre against another former tournament winner, Northampton...
Former Worcester captain signs for Bath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Worcester Warriors captain GJ van Velze has joined Bath Rugby, adding strong experience and leadership to the club’s pack options. The South African, who can play multiple...
Glasgow Warriors Squad Update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors today begin their first block of pre-season overseen by coaches Nigel Carolan, Pete Murchie, Pete Horne, Al Dickinson and Head of Athletic Performance Cillian Reardon. 28...
Johan Goosen remains a Bulls until 2026
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced 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...
South African and Irish A sides investigating new competition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU are reportedly investigating the possibility of igniting a new competition involving their provincial A teams and three of the smaller South African franchises. The competition...
Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok 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...
Junior Boks tweak pack for Summer Series Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tuesday night’s Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Final against Wales in Treviso. Nhleko...
Etzebeth to become youngest Springbok centurion
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vigorous roar will ascend from the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday when the burly frame of one of the city’s and country’s favourite sons takes the field ahead of his teammates. Eben...
Keagan Johannes commits to Bulls until 2026
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls scrumhalf, Keagan Johannes, has committed to extend his stay at Loftus Versfeld by re-signing until 2026. The 22-year-old halfback has had a good start to his career at the Bulls...
Bulls nab star centre from local rivals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have nabbed star centre Wandisile Simelane from Juskei rivals, the Lions, ahead of next season. The highly-rated centre was involved with the Springbok...
