Glasgow Warriors Squad Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors today begin their first block of pre-season overseen by coaches Nigel Carolan, Pete Murchie, Pete Horne, Al Dickinson and Head of Athletic Performance Cillian Reardon. 28...
South African and Irish A sides investigating new competition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU are reportedly investigating the possibility of igniting a new competition involving their provincial A teams and three of the smaller South African franchises. The competition...
Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Junior Bok midfield dynamo relish Summer Series final challenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok outside centre Ethan James has been ever-present in the side's unbeaten run at the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series in Verona, and the Cape-based midfielder is expected to wear the No...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales - Test 2
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vastly changed Springbok outfit fell to Wales on South African soil for the first time in their history on Saturday in Bloemfontein. In a tense affair, Josh Adams' scored...
Paul de Wet and Kade Wolhuter extend with Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung DHL Stormers halfbacks Paul de Wet and Kade Wolhuter have both signed two-year contract extensions. Both players are products of the Western Province Rugby junior system, having...
Springbok team announced for second Wales Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales...
Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series. Wales will challenge the World Champions...
Deon Fourie extends stay with DHL Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFlank Deon Fourie, who reached 100 DHL Stormers caps in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final, has signed a two-year contract extension. Fourie has been a stand-out performer...
Nienaber discusses the Springbok number 8 position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs is almost tradition, the naming of the Springbok side for this weekend has been met with grumblings in South Africa, most of which pertain to the omission of Stormers number 8 Evan Roos,...
