Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki squads announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki reaches another milestone today with the announcement of player signings across the four teams. 105 players have signed contracts for 2022 and the first season...
Hurricanes Women’s Squad Named in Historic Announcement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a historic moment for the club, the Hurricanes has announced today its first-ever women’s squad to compete in the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki. With two final players to be announced...
Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Carlos Spencer Lands MLR Coaching Gig
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNOLA Gold has announced that former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer will be joining the team as an assistant coach for the 2022 MLR season. “After recently coaching in South...
New Zealand Rugby announces new four-team women's competition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby has announced a new four-team women's competition for March 2022 called Super Rugby Aupiki. The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes, as well as a combined South Island team...
All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Rugby Championship saved its best match until last as South Africa edged out New Zealand in an absolute thriller. South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
IKITAU COMMITS TO PLUS500 BRUMBIES AND RUGBY AUSTRALIA UNTIL THE END OF 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a breakout 2021 season, Plus500 Brumbies and Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has recommitted to the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2023. The fleet footed outside back was a standout...
