Confirmed: Josh Strauss to return to South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale Sharks have confirmed that Scotland International Josh Strauss will leave the club with immediate effect. Strauss has been released from the final year of his contract in Manchester,...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Rassie Erasmus rewards European form in his latest alignment camp squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded for in his latest alignment camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan with uncapped Toulouse flanker Rynhardt Elstadt included in the squad along with...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGatland to be confirmed as the Lions head coach The British & Irish Lions are set to confirm Wales' Grand Slam winning head coach Warren Gatland as their head coach for their 2021 tour to South Africa...
Smith's Super Rugby season cut short
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have been dealt a blow ahead of their final regular season Super Rugby game against the Bulls with the news that loose forward Kwagga Smith is likely to be sidelined for the remainder...
Super Rugby Highlights: Lions v Hurricanes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first half of the match was evenly matched even with an early injury as Kwagga Smith came off for his hamstring, the half ended with each team scoring a try and the scores level and 10 each. The second...
Lions back in play-off places after dispatching Stormers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions overcame South African rivals Stormers 41-22 in an exhilarating Super Rugby clash in Johannesburg. The Lions moved back into the Super Rugby play-off places by overcoming the...
Stormers hold Crusaders to dramatic draw after Lions win thriller
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJean-Luc du Plessis kicked a penalty at the death as Stormers grabbed a surprise 19-19 draw against the Crusaders at Newlands, while the Lions beat the Highlanders in an entertaining Super Rugby encounter. Defending...
