Preview: The 2023 Currie Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 edition of the Currie Cup Premier Division, one of the oldest provincial rugby competitions in the world, kicked off at the same venue where it culminated in a pulsating final last year when 2022...
Lions coach Van Rooyen heaps praise on match-winner Sanele Nohamba
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThough he gave credit to the entire team in their 29-25 United Rugby Championship (URC) win over the Bulls on Saturday at Loftus, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made special mention of Sanele Nohamba. The...
Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...
John Dobson at the Stormers helm for four more years
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers Head Coach John Dobson has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the helm until at least 2027. Having first joined the Western Province Rugby structures in 2010, Dobson has...
David Ribbans signs three-year deal with Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract. English-qualified lock David Ribbans joined Saints from South African outfit...
Aphelele Fassi reportedly set to join Stormers from Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Aphelele Fassi is reportedly set to join the Stormers from the Sharks. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Western Province Rugby is making good progress trying...
David Ribbans to leave Saints at end of 2022/23 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that David Ribbans will depart the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 27-year-old lock has pulled on the Black, Green and Gold jersey 115 times to date,...
Neethling Fouche signs three-year Stormers extension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Neethling Fouche has signed a contract extension with the Stormers keeping him in Cape Town for another three years. The 30-year-old has developed into a fearsome front-rower over...
Malherbe extends Stormers legacy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension to continue his considerable legacy as a DHL Stormer. The World Cup winner has only ever played for...
Springboks sensation Kurt-Lee Arendse enjoying proving people wrong as he returns to URC action
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse enjoys nothing more than proving all those people who told him he was too small to play rugby wrong. The diminutive 26-year-old, who is 5ft 9ins and 11st 13lbs, is one of the...
