Boks preparing for bumper 2025 season
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are planning for a very full international season which can include up to 15 matches – the most in a single season for the men in green and gold since 2007 – which will provide...
James Venter joins Gloucester
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to reveal that South African loose forward, James Venter, has signed a deal at Kingsholm ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 28-year-old rose through the ranks at the...
Excitement all around as Jones returns to SA Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was excitement all around on Wednesday as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer drilled into the details of Felix Jones’ role in South African rugby after rejoining...
Bok prop Mchunu to join Stormers
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu has signed with the DHL Stormers and will join the squad at the end of the current season. The powerful 25-year-old made his Springbok debut against Wales in 2022,...
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Re-Signs With Queensland and Australian Rugby Through 2028
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has re-signed long-term until the end of 2028 in a major boost for the Queensland Reds and Wallabies.The contract extension means the 28-year-old forward will remain...
URC Round 12 Review
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySt David’s Day delight for the Ospreys There was St David’s Day delight for the Ospreys as they beat Glasgow Warriors 32-31 at Scotstoun with “a rollercoaster ride” of...
Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Ten Review
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One An outstanding individual performance by Springbok inside centre Damien de Allende led Saitama Panasonic Wild Knightsto a gutsy 46-32 win over Kobelco Kobe Steelers at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium...
Handre Pollard returns to Loftus Versfeld
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls can confirm the signing and return to Loftus Versfeld of Springbok flyhalf, Handre Pollard. The double World Cup-winning Pollard returns home on an initial two year deal which begins...
Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks. For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...
Gloucester Rugby sign Ben Loader
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOutside back Ben Loader has joined Gloucester Rugby for the 2025/26 season. Loader, from Reading, joined the London Irish academy at fifteen years old and made his professional debut against Edinburgh...
