‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe likes of DHL Stormers pivot Manie Libbok and Emirates Lions playmaker Gianni Lombard hog the spotlight in the URC courtesy of their all-round skill and precocious talent, yet Smith has flourished...
Sevens star Davids brings gold standard to Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal for South Africa, Stormers speedster Angelo Davids is harnessing his sevens skills to make an impact in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Davids...
Currie Cup Awards Evening
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTo celebrate and acknowledge their efforts during the 2022 Currie Cup, the Cheetahs gathered at the historic Brandkop outside Bloemfontein for the annual player's Awards ceremony, and also to...
All eyes on pocket-rocket Abrahams
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile. The Cape-born pocket rocket,...
Super Sacha Ready To Take URC By Storm
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Mngomezulu made a memorable debut for the title-winning Stormers last season and followed that up by captaining an unbeaten Junior Springboks team. Now, the prodigious playmaker wants more. Since...
Damian Willemse extends with Stormers until 2027
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse has signed a groundbreaking five-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby which will keep him in a Stormers jersey until at least 2027. The versatile Springbok...
Eloise Webb: “We have a shared vision at RWC”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe naming of the Springbok Women squad for the 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand resulted in 32 different stories of journeys travelled, but Eloise Webb says all of them have a united vision –...
Laurian Johannes-Haupt: We are not at the Rugby World Cup only to compete
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe impact of the Rugby World Cup being postponed by a year was felt more in some of the 12 participating countries than others, and for the Springbok Women, the extra year was a blessing in disguise as...
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...
All Blacks aim to go big & go home
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe cauldron of Ellis Park is ready to receive a contest of notable ferocity and significance as whispers of the end of the mighty All Blacks’ traditional dominance of world rugby proliferate. The...
