Jacques du Plessis returns to Loftus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of loose forward Jacques du Plessis from French club, Montpellier, effective 1 July 2021 on a 3-year deal. The 27-year-old Du Plessis,...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Pau stint could do wonders for confidence driven Jantjies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, the Lions confirmed that franchise captain and their go-to flyhalf for the past decade was off to France as a medical joker for the latter stages of the TOP14 season. In a statement...
La Rochelle sign Springbok tighthead on a short-term deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have confirmed that experienced tighthead prop Marcel van der Merwe will be joining French side La Rochelle on a short-term loan as injury cover. Van der Merwe has plenty of experience...
"You can't re-sign Perenara." - Sir John Kirwan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary former All Black winger has voiced the controversial notion that there may no longer be place for TJ Perenara in the All Black camp when he returns from his stint in Japan. Perenara’s...
Trinder leaves Kingsholm for France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm that Henry Trinder will leave Gloucester Rugby to take up an opportunity to play for RC Vannes in France. Trinder, 31, has been an incredible...
La Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi finals with a convincing 24 point victory over the Sale Sharks. Man of the Match Raymond Rhule scored twice for the TOP14 outfit and assisted...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
Shannon Frizell commits to the Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Highlander loose forward Shannon Frizell has signed with the Highlanders through to 2023. Frizell has played 44 games for the Highlanders since joining the club from Tasman...
Leinster tackle the Defending champs at Sandy Park
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySandy Park will be the venue for this Anglo-Irish clash as defending champions Exeter Chiefs attempt to establish a grip on Leinster. Leinster had their fixture against Toulon called off after...
