Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Crusaders v Sharks Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will host the Sharks in Christchurch which will be the first time the sides have met since 2016 with the Crusaders claiming a 14-19 victory in Durban on the day. The defending...
Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 Super Rugby teams have been narrowed down to just 8 teams who will battle it out to lift the Super Rugby trophy on 4 August. Road to the Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs The...
Unchanged Sharks Team to Face Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo injuries following the Sharks final regular season game against the Jaguares means that head coach Robert du Preez has been able to name a completely unchanged 23 for their Super Rugby quarter-final...
Nkosi Injured as Sharks Name Squad to Face Jaguares
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks head coach Robert du Preez has largely stuck with last week’s side in naming his team to host the Jaguares this weekend. The Sharks head into the final round of action...
Sharks Name Team To Face Stormers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks team has been named to travel to Cape Town this weekend to take on the Stormers. A loss to the Sharks will consign the Stormers to finish bottom of the South African Conference,...
Erasmus names 17 uncapped and 5 overseas players to the Bok squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus promised some surprises with his selection of players for the squad to take on England and Wales in the coming weeks - and he certainly delivered. Erasmus has named no...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 12
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother entertaining round of Super Rugby action this weekend with the Jaguares claiming another win over New Zealand opposition, the Hurricanes made it 8 in a row, the Stormers remained unbeaten at home...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 10
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the dust settling on Round 10 of Super Rugby we pick our team of the week with a number of players getting their first pick of the season while a few familiar faces feature again. 1....
Ox Nche to attend Springbok alignment camp
6 years ago by Springbok RugbyCheetahs prop Ox Nche has been added to the invited group of players for the final Springbok alignment camp, which starts in Durban on Sunday. The former Junior Springbok front rower will...