Currie Cup Team of the Year
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup, South Africa's premier domestic rugby competition, came to a thrilling end this evening and we picked our a team of the tournament. We tried to reward players that showed great...
Sharks hold their nerve to win first Currie Cup title since 2013
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks claimed their first Currie Cup title in five years on Saturday in a brave reversal of fortunes after going down in last year’s final. They outscored Western Province two tries...
Falcons sign John Hardie
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker John Hardie. The 30-year-old joins with immediate effect to help cover for the absence of club captain Will Welch, who will be sidelined...
Currie Cup Rugby Finals Highlights: 2010 to 2017
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Sharks and Western Province prepare to face off in the final of the oldest Provincial rugby competition in the world, we take a look back at the previous eight Currie Cup finals courtesy of Real...
Jean Deysel retires with immediate effect
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby have announced that former Springbok flanker Jean Deysel will retire from professional rugby, with immediate effect. The South African enjoyed an excellent career that saw him win...
Currie Cup Semi-Final: Western Province vs Blue Bulls
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWP advance to the Currie Cup final to defend their title after 100 minutes of rugby that finished in a nail biting extra time. Libbok and Marais were both in fine form for their sides with the Bulls scoring...
Currie Cup Semi-Final: Natal Sharks vs Golden Lions
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA cracker of a game that ended in a very interesting close. The Sharks were the team that dominated the first half as they went into half time with an 18-3 lead. It was the Lions in the second half with...
WATCH: The Sharks have taken a new approach to team spirit
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have come up with a new way of promoting team spirit and squad building as they head into the Currie Cup Final against Western Province this weekend. The Durban based side have released...
Chris Ashton bags hat-trick on his Sale Sharks debut
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks clinched their second win in their pool match against Connacht. Things seemed to be level at halftime with both teams at 13 all. The second half belonged to Sale as Chris Ashton ran...
De Jager, Vermeulen & Nyakane return to Springboks squad, Mtawarira ruled out through injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA preliminary Springbok training squad 20 for the forthcoming November Test Tour to the United Kingdom and France has been announced. Duane Vermeulen, Trevor Nyakane and Lood de Jager making a...
