A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
Ethan Burger moves from Pretoria to Exeter
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and...
Cheetahs name team for final Currie Cup round
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pumas will host the Cheetahs in the last round of the league fixtures. The two teams will fight for a place in the semi-final alongside the Lions, Bulls and Sharks XV. The crucial "quarter-final"...
Hartzenberg returns from injury for the Cheetahs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs welcome the Lions to Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 24 August, at 17:00. Director of Rugby, Frans Steyn: "I think we know the challenges they bring to the game, and we need...
Cheetahs make changes for the Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs are set to face the Bulls tomorow (2 August) at 17:00 CAT at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Cheetahs Director of Rugby, Frans Steyn, said: "For this weekend, we will try to put...
Hencus van Wyk and Carl Wegner to start for Cheetahs
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs are travelling to Pretoria to take on the Bulls on Friday at 17:00 at Loftus Versfeld. The game will be live on SuperSport. “It’s a very important game for us. We want to stay...
Bulls tour Namibia as part of 2023/24 season preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls ramp up preparations for the new 2023/24 campaign with a trip to Namibia where they will take on the Welwitschias who are in their final preparation stages for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The 25-man...
2023/24 Bulls Squad confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White has confirmed his player roster and management group for the 2023-24 rugby season. White will have 57 players ready to do service across three competitions, namely...
Hunter highlights home draw importance for Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter emphasised the importance of a home draw in the Heineken Champions Cup, after the Gallagher Premiership club clinched a tie at Sandy Park in the Round of 16. The...
Exeter Chiefs coaches agree new long-term deals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Chief Executive Tony Rowe OBE has spoken of his delight after it was confirmed that four of his senior coaching staff have today agreed new long-term deals with the Gallagher Premiership...