Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player...
Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
Early Christmas present as Chris Smit signs for Vodacom Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChristmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped their latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player, Chris Smit. The 27-year-old, who plays at both...
Springbok touring squad announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...
Joseph Dweba to start against New Zealand, Mbonambi withdraws
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has made a change to his squad for the second test match in the Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Nienaber...
Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract. Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...
Nienaber provides update on Springbok stalwart duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber included two stalwarts in his Rugby Championship squad in the forms of Duane Vermeulen and Francois Steyn. Both veterans, however, are coming off injuries and Nienaber has...
Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads. We run you through every signing...
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...
Aranos Coetzee joins Bath on loan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop, Aranos Coetze will be playing on loan for Bath Rugby in England from 1 August until 15 November 2022. “Aranos is still under contract at the Toyota Cheetahs and will...