New dawn for WP Rugby as clubs vote in favour of equity deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Province rugby on Wednesday night secured a landmark deal when its amateur rugby clubs handed over the controlling stake in the union to Red Disa Investment. We understand that of the 159 club...
The World Cup Centurions: South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...
Springbok 2023 World cup Squad and their high school career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince the oldest player in the Springbok squad for the World Cup in France matriculated back in 2003 until the youngest player matriculated in 2020 a total of 427 players represented the South African...
Tim Swiel and Mitch Eadie join Edinburgh Rugby on short-term deals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby today completed the signing of stand-off Tim Swiel and back-row Mitch Eadie on short-term deals, with the duo set to provide cover during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Swiel,...
Salmaan Moerat named as new DHL Stormers captain for 2023/24 season.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Salmaan Moerat has been named as the new DHL Stormers captain for the 2023/24 season. Moerat is no stranger to the role, having led the team in previous campaigns. The 25-year-old was in fact the...
Rugby Mourns Nick Koster’s Untimely Death
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Koster, who was born in Robertson, came through the Western Province rugby rankings, having made the WP Craven Week side in 2006 and 2007 when he was captain. Nick Koster, who was arguable one of...
SA Under-18 Sevens squad named for Commonwealth Youth Games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African Under-18 Sevens team to participate at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago next month has been named. The Youth Games will take place from 4-11 August. South...
A looks at Scott Robertson’s Crusader legacy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe greatest coaching tenure in Super Rugby history ended as it started on Saturday night, the Crusaders winning another DHL Super Rugby Pacific final. Robertson is the most successful individual in...
Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby have confirmed that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the...
Preview: Currie Cup Semi-Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo highly charged Currie Cup semi-finals will be staged in Bloemfontein and Durban on Saturday, while the Mzansi Challenge will conclude with the final in Kempton Park. The Toyota Cheetahs finished...
