Bulls sign Springbok hooker, Akker vd Merwe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker, Akker van der Merwe has agreed to a three-year contract with the Vodacom Bulls which will see him run out at Loftus until June of 2026. van der Merwe arrives at Loftus from Premiership...
Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen...
Leicester Tigers add quartet to 23/24 Senior Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has confirmed four additions to the Senior Squad ahead of the 23/24 season. Included within the quartet of signings is a returning Tiger, who made more...
England U20 ring in changes for Australia Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his side to face Australia U20 in their final pool match of the World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in South Africa. The match kicks off at...
Wild Knights sign the young Ockie Barnard and Xavier Stowers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPanasonic Wild Knights have just formalized the signing of two young foreign players. The first is South African Ockie Barnard (Sharks). As for the second, it is the imposing third line Xavier Stowers...
Borthwick names official England Rugby World Cup Training Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his official training squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup which kicks off in France in September. The 41-player squad will assemble at The Lensbury...
Preview: England U20s vs Fiji U20s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final match of match-day two (kick-off 19:00 local time) puts England against Fiji with both teams in need of a victory to have any hope of reaching the semi-finals. England coach Mark Mapletoft...
England men's World Rugby U20 Championship team announcement: England v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his team to face Fiji in their second match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, after the side played out a 34-all draw against Ireland...
Borthwick selects 36-player squad for Lensbury training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s third Rugby World Cup training camp. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale...
Preview: Currie Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dramatic Currie Cup Premier Division tournament is set for an explosive conclusion when the Toyota Cheetahs host the defending champions, the Airlink Pumas, in Bloemfontein this weekend, while the First...
