Three players called into South Africa A squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Elrigh Louw, Leolin Zas (wing) and JJ Kotze (hooker) were called up to the South Africa ‘A’ squad on Friday as injury replacements for Sbu Nkosi, Marco van Staden and...
Former Wasps coach Lee Blackett joins Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed that Lee Blackett, formerly the Head Coach of Wasps, will be taking-up the role of Backs and Skills coach as part of Dwayne Peel’s coaching set-up. He will fill the vacant...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Kolbe shows he is no stranger to the fullback role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Springbok supporters welcomed the return of the hot-stepping Cheslin Kolbe back into the side, his positional announcement left many intrigued. For the first time in his Test career, Kolbe...
Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...
Davies Believes Dragons Can Make History in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Davies says the resurgent Dragons would love to be the first Welsh team to claim a victory out in South Africa in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The four regions lost all eight games in the Rainbow...
Springboks delay the call up of Bulls duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are sweating over the fitness of two Bulls players ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Sbu Nkosi and Marco van Staden's call ups have been delayed by SA Rugby Director...
URC Wrap - Round 7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMcFarland’s Men in Good Health After Nail-Biter Ulster put their illness issues behind them to claim their first win at Thomond Park since 2014 as they defeated Munster 15-14 in a real nail...
Bulls and Stormers soar on the Highveld
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls and Stormers finished the first block of the United Rugby Championship on high notes and cemented their places in the top four of the competition with big wins in two great local derbies in Gauteng...