Lions name squad for Super Rugby opener vs Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Whiteley will lead a strong Emirates Lions side when they take the field against the Jaguares in their Vodacom Super Rugby opener in Argentina on Saturday evening (23:40 SA time). Each...
All-time Varsity Cup Dream Team
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby44 players have gone on to earn Springbok caps since the first Rugby that Rocks episode that caught up with all the action from the latest rounds of Varsity Cup matches over a decade ago. Varsity...
Filling Le Roux's void in the Springbok XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus will be without the services of Francois Louw and Willie Le Roux for the final two rounds of the Rugby Championship against Australia and New Zealand. Recently we highlighted why...
Currie Cup Round Two Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's oldest provincial rugby competition continues this weekend with the Golden Lions, Sharks and Western Province all kicking off their campaigns this week after having a bye in round one. Golden...
Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Six More Players Sign New Lions' Deals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced that a further six players have committed to the union for the 2019 season, following the re-signings of 8 players earlier this weekend. Amongst the 6 re-signings are...
Players excited about the Currie Cup’s latest change
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s rugby’s premier domestic tournament, the Currie Cup kicks off this week with the tournament being watered down this year due to endless changes to its format. The Currie...
Super Rugby by the Numbers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow that the dust has settled on yet another stellar Super Rugby season that saw the Crusaders claim back to back titles we take a look at who dominated the numbers during the 2018 season. Surprisingly...
Super Rugby Final Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2018 Super Rugby Final is a historic one, it will be the first time that the same teams are playing against each other in successive finals. Last year, the Crusaders did what was deemed...
From Natal Midlands to HQ - the Michael Rhodes story
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Rhodes looks set to become the latest player to join Eddie Jones's foreign legion in the England squad after being named in the England training squad. The Saracens...
