Weekend Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Spies announces his retirement Former Springbok and Bulls loose forward Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from all from all forms of rugby following a career that last 13 years....
Jano Vermaak replaces injured Cronjé in Bok squad
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for Ross Cronjé, who sustained a right ankle injury in the Springboks’ 37-15 victory over Argentina on...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Davids to lead Kings into Pro 14 Deon Davids will lead the Southern Kings into unchartered territory as the Port Elizabeth-based side prepares to get their Guinness PRO14 campaign off to a start...
5 Springboks released for Currie Cup duty
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have released Warrick Gelant (fullback), Lizo Gqoboka (prop, both Blue Bulls), Oupa Mohoje (flank), Francois Venter (centre, both Free State Cheetahs) and Dillyn Leyds (wing, Western Province)...
Weekend Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPeter Hewat joins Brumbies coaching staff The Brumbies have announced that former Waratahs full-back Peter Hewat has signed on to become Backs Coach commencing with the 2018 Super Rugby season. Read...
Western Force axed from Super Rugby
9 years ago by Rugby DumpIt's a sad day for rugby union in Western Australia as the Force have been kicked out of Super Rugby, following months of speculation. Due to the tournament being reduced from 18 to 15 teams for 2018,...
Thursday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks lose Jordie for Rugby Championship All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett's season looks to be over and his place in the Rugby Championship squad has been taken by Crusaders and...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMouritz Botha Forced To Retire Newcastle Falcons' former England lock Mouritz Botha has been forced to call time on his rugby career at the age of 35. Full story Connacht Rugby sign Rory...
The Kings and the Cheetahs spell trouble for Australian rugby
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt’s official: the ex-South African Super Rugby teams, the Kings and the Cheetahs, have been included in the expanded Pro14 in Europe as announced on 1 August 2017. In this author’s previous...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster to host Cheetahs in PRO14 opener Ulster Rugby have confirmed that Kingspan Stadium will play host to the historic opening day clash versus the Cheetahs on Friday 1st September. Read...
