Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...
Stormers set to defend URC title in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season. The South African franchise confirmed the news on Wednesday...
Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby. The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...
Springbok touring squad announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
Jacques Nienaber hails 'phenomenal' Frans Malherbe ahead of milestone match
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has sung the praises of tighthead prop Frans Malherbe ahead of his 50th test match for South Africa. Malherbe earned his test debut back...
Five Springbok Changes With Vermeulen and Nche Returning
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup – two of which were injury enforced – for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in...
Canan Moodie earns first Springbok call-up as backline cover
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented former Junior Springbok utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the Springbok squad as cover at wing and will join the group in Johannesburg on Monday evening. Moodie’s...
