Van Heerden signs deal with Sharks
8 years ago by Sharks RugbyThe Sharks have announced the signing of Bulls lock Ruben van Heerden on a three-year deal. Confirming his signing, the Sharks head coach Robert du Preez said: "Ruben is a talented...
Filling Le Roux's void in the Springbok XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus will be without the services of Francois Louw and Willie Le Roux for the final two rounds of the Rugby Championship against Australia and New Zealand. Recently we highlighted why...
Springbok training squad to face Australia and New Zealand
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen players will get together in Port Elizabeth on Friday when they will start their preparations for the final two Tests in the Rugby Championship, next Saturday, 29 September against...
John Mitchell will make difference for England, says Johan Ackermann
8 years ago by The Guardian• Gloucester director worked with New Zealander in South Africa• ‘He is passionate about the game and big on discipline’Johan Ackermann has backed the appointment of John Mitchell as England’s...
John Mitchell's playing and coaching career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the reports that John Mitchell is set to leave Blue Bulls and fix his eyes on a defence coach role in England, we take a look at the 54-year-old's playing and coaching career...
8 Springboks released for Currie Cup duty
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Springboks have released eight players from their Rugby Championship squad that returned from New Zealand on Sunday for Currie Cup and provincial duty this weekend. In addition to...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell leaves Blue Bulls for England Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell will join England as their new defence coach as early as Sunday, according to Netwerk24. The RFU reportedly...
Erasmus rings the changes ahead of All Black Test
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington, while Malcolm Marx and Lukhanyo Am are also back in the starting line-up...
Madosh Tambwe ruled out for the rest of the season
8 years ago by Lions RugbyLions rugby have released a statement confirming that Madosh Tambwe dislocated his ankle in the Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs. He will be out for the rest of the season. The...
Mike Ford unveiled as Germany’s new head coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bath, England, Lions and Toulon coach Mike Ford has been named as the new boss of the German national team. “I am delighted that I now have the opportunity to develop such an ambitious...
