Star Stormers hooker to join Sharks?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been linked with a move from the Stormers to the Sharks. According to a piece in the Rapport, Mbonambi – whose future at the Cape Town...
Report: Stormers boss the front runner for Harlequins job
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins search for Paul Gustard's replacement has led them to South Africa according to reports by the Telegraph and the Rugby Paper. According to both reports, Stormers head coach John...
South Africa confirms Rainbow Cup fixtures
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby today confirmed the fixtures for the Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Bulls in the Rainbow Cup which starts this weekend. The South African sides will no longer travel out of the country to play and...
CONFIRMED: Rainbow Cup to run as 'dual tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 and SA Rugby have confirmed that the Rainbow Cup will no longer take place as planned. The South African teams are unable to travel to the UK & Ireland and after 'colossal...
London Irish to add Mike Willemse to squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish will complete the signing of hooker Mike Willemse ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 28-year-old South African, who is currently plying his trade for Edinburgh in the Pro14,...
Injured Bok stars expected to be fit for Lions series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fans will be holding thumbs on the prospects of a formidable quartet who are busy undergoing injury rehabilitation but might be ready to face the British & Irish Lions in July if all goes...
Steven Kitshoff extends stay with Western Province
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced prop Steven Kitshoff has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) and has been appointed DHL Stormers captain. The Rugby...
Springbok v B&I Lions matches moved to just two cities - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the British and Irish Lions are set to confirm that their rescheduled tour matches against the Springboks will move to just two cities and will consist of three Test matches instead...
Juan de Jongh returning to the Stormers?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Juan de Jongh is reportedly set to leave Wasps at the end of the season and is reportedly in ‘advanced negotiations to make a return to Western Province and the Stormers. According...
Trio of young guns commit to WPPR
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe trio of Nama Xaba, Kwenzo Blose and Evan Roos are the latest talented young players to commit their futures to Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Flank Xaba (three years) and loosehead prop...
