Unsung Hero Rudolph - The Bulls’ Breakdown Beast
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyHe’s been dubbed as something of an unsung hero, but Jeandre Rudolph is now starting to get the plaudits he deserves. Less than a year after being on the brink of retirement, the Vodacom...
Vincent Tshituka: From Kinshasa to the Green and Gold
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyVincent Tshituka's rugby story begins thousands of kilometers from any South African rugby field. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he arrived in Johannesburg as a four-year-old refugee in 2002,...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...
Barbarians announce fixtures and coaches for summer tour
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. is delighted to announce a blockbuster international fixture against South Africa at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday,20 June 2026, kicking...
Ireland and Scotland move up in World Rugby rankings
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland climbed two places to third in the latest World Rugby men’s rankings after their 42–21 victory over England. The result returned Andy Farrell’s side to the top three, while England...
Junior Boks sweep Georgia aside in first meeting
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks delivered a strong first half performance against Georgia to win the first of their two international matches by 35-0 at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Sunday afternoon, but they...
Japan Rugby League One round nine review
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a new name at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the regular season in Japan Rugby League One as Kubota Spears took over from Saitama Wild Knights following the inaugural champions’...
The Sharks team named for the Lions Game at Ellis Park
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend as the Hollywoodbets Sharks travel to Johannesburg for their return-leg, second-round clash against the Lions on Saturday afternoon. The fixture...
Battle lines drawn as Lions and Sharks eye top eight
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle lines will be clearly drawn on Saturday when the Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks go head-to-head in their postponed round eight Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg, where...
The Toyota Cheetahs Launch Into a New Era for 2026
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the 2026 season approaches, the Toyota Cheetahs are charging into a bold new chapter defined by a fresh leadership vision and a commitment to reaching new heights on the global stage. Steyn’s...
