PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Preview – Round 3
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe two unbeaten teams in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA – the Bulls and the Sharks – go head-to-head on Saturday, with another double-header of fixtures taking place in the third round of the competition. Saturday’s...
British & Irish Lions Series to be played behind closed doors
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to be held behind closed doors. Fans from Ireland or the UK will not be permitted to travel to the Republic for the tour. A...
All you need to know: South African Lions Series ticket holders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull refunds for all tickets bought via the official ticketing website No need to apply – automated refunds to purchaser’s payment card First right to purchase tickets if spectator restrictions...
Botha and Nyakane return for Bulls
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks Arno Botha and Trevor Nyakane have been drafted into the matchday team that will host the Sharks in their Rainbow Cup SA clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 15 May 2021. The duo's...
Rainbow Cup SA Referees Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Referees for the opening round of Rainbow Cup SA have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. Saturday, May 1 DHL Stormers v Cell C Sharks –...
CONFIRMED: Johan Goosen returns to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen from TOP14 club Montpellier. The 28-year-old flyhalf, who can hold his own at centre and fullback, is a product...
Law Trials Confirmed for Rainbow Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree law variations will be trialled in the Rainbow Cup starting next week, Red Card Replacements, Captain’s Challenge and Goal-line drop-outs all come in to affect for the tournament. Alan...
Jacques du Plessis returns to Loftus
4 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,...
La Rochelle sign Springbok tighthead on a short-term deal
4 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...
Jacques du Plessis returning to South Africa - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok u20 loose forward Jacques du Plessis looks set to return to his former club, the Bulls. The 27-year-old forward left the Bulls in 2015 to join Montpellier but looks set...
