Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Rugby Championship Combined XV - Young Guns
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is 4 days away and following the squad announcements by each coach we had a look at the youngsters included and put together a very dangerous team consisting of players 23 years...
Six More Players Sign New Lions' Deals
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced that a further six players have committed to the union for the 2019 season, following the re-signings of 8 players earlier this weekend. Amongst the 6 re-signings are...
Cheetahs launch new jersey
8 years ago by Cheetahs RugbyThe Cheetahs will wear a newly designed Canterbury playing strip in the 2018 / 19 Pro14 season. The well recognized orange jersey are now broken up with white hoops and will be accompanied by orange shorts...
Players excited about the Currie Cup’s latest change
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s rugby’s premier domestic tournament, the Currie Cup kicks off this week with the tournament being watered down this year due to endless changes to its format. The Currie...
Nick Isiekwe happy with versatility role
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with Premiership Rugby, England and Saracens forward Nick Isiekwe revealed that he is happy to in multiple positions. The 20-year-old had quite a 2018 winning a...
England-based trio could remain with the Springboks for the entire Rugby Championship
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux could remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results. Erasmus...
Key Duo Commit to the Lions
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have secured the services of two of their key players have re-signed for the 2019 Super Rugby season. Flyhalf Elton Jantjies and centre Lionel Mapoe have both re-signed with the...
Etzebeth set to return against Los Pumas
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby, has confirmed that experienced lock Eben Etzebeth is available for Springbok selection again after missing the June Tests against England and the entire...
Kenya and Namibia to play decisive Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKenya and Namibia will compete on Saturday to claim the Rugby Africa Gold Cup title and a direct qualification place for Rugby World Cup 2019 after the Kenyans defeated Tunisia 67-0 on Saturday. Namibia...
