John Smit on facing the British & Irish Lions
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former South Africa captain tells Jon Cardinelli why the Boks went into the 2009 series angryLeading from the front: John Smit captained South Africa against the 2009 Lions (Getty Images)The former...
Sale Sharks sign the tallest player in Super Rugby history
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of South African second-rower Jean-Pierre du Preez from the Cheetahs. The lock joins the club on a two-year deal and will link up with the...
How the 2020 Currie Cup works and everything you need to know about round one
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season switches to the next chapter with the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup, with three matches to be broadcast live...
Erasmus and Kolisi scoop top Sport Industry Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi walked away with another set of awards on Thursday morning, a little more than a year after they spearheaded South Africa’s third triumph at the Rugby World...
The Springbok descended from a Lion
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby blood runs strong in the veins of Jesse Kriel. Today the Springbok centre tweeted about his great grandfather, John Hodgson, a British & Irish Lion. Hodgson, a loose-forward who...
Toulouse put feelers out for Lions centre
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA report in City Press Newspaper indicates that French Top 14 side Toulouse have sought permission from the Lions franchise to hold talks with young up-&-coming centre Wandisile Simelane. However,...
Bulls home in on Steyn
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in sarugbymag.co.za, the Bulls franchise are attempting to secure the services of decorated Springbok and (currently) Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn as they prepare to compete in the...
Bryn Gatland Bound for Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Aaron Cruden and Tiaan Falcon off to Japan, a worrying void was developing in the Chiefs’ flyhalf stocks, however, a solution has appeared in the form of Bryn Gatland, who looks set to return...
Locks Maro Itoje and James Ryan will be key as England and Ireland face off
5 years ago by The GuardianThe two men may well line up alongside each other for the next Lions tour but Itoje will not ‘waste time’ by focusing on his rivalEven if Maro Itoje and James Ryan did not play international rugby...
Young Love Signs for Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of utility back Ruben Love for the next three years. The 19 year-old attended Palmerston North Boys High School, representing the First XV while also...
