World Cup winning lock Eben Etzebeth signs fresh terms at Toulon
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has signed a new deal with Top 14 club Toulon. The 28-year-old has extended his stay at the French club by signing a new three-year deal with the club that...
Premiership Rugby Ins and Outs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the Premiership returns on the 14th of August, it will be 159 days after the last match was staged with Bristol Bears defeating Harlequins to mark their fifth Premiership win in a row, their...
Four Things You Didn't Know About: Leicester's New South African Kobus van Wyk
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Monday, Leicester Tigers confirmed the signing of South African outside back Kobus van Wyk from the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old is currently playing for the Hurricanes in New Zealand’s...
Leicester Tigers sign Hurricanes' winger Kobus van Wyk
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of South African outside-back Kobus Van Wyk who joins the side from New Zealand Super Rugby side the Hurricanes. Born in Nababeep in the Northern...
South African franchsies return to training
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Friday that professional rugby teams would return to non-contact training from Monday. The confirmation followed several weeks of preparation and consultation with government...
Quintet sign for the Lions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have confirmed four new additions to their squad this week, two of the arrivals coming from local rivals the Bulls. Hooker Jaco Visagie has joined former Bulls' skipper Burger...
Confirmed: The British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Wednesday the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled. The eagerly awaited series visits some of the most impressive stadiums...
Duo pen new deals at Welford Road
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the two more players who have signed fresh deals at the club with front-rower Ellis Genge and utility back Jaco Taute both committing to the side. Ellis Genge...
Southern Hemisphere rugby set for major shake-up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecent events pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic have cast a shadow over the future of SANZAAR as some key players seem intent on breaking away, according to a report in newshub.co.nz. This comes...
Omar Mouneimne joins the ranks of Bristol Bears
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears have announced the signing of Omar Mouneimne as their new defence coach. Mouneimne, who, hitherto, was contracted to Worcester Warriors, comes from a mixed martial arts background...
