Alulutho Tshwakweni joins the Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal. Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and Craven...
Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening...
England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...
Hurricanes Sign Quartet for 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the signings of halfback, Jordi Viljoen and lock Tom Allen on two-year deals, as well as the re-signings of midfielder/winger Bailyn Sullivan and prop Pouri Rakete-Stones (both...
Nama Xaba to the Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have acquired the services of Kuyenzeka ‘Nama’ Xaba on an initial two-year deal. As he is affectionately known, ‘Nama’ slots into the openside flanker...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Mike Catt on Irelands tour to South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sign above the entrance to the Loftus Versfeld pitch reminds players they are 1350 metres above sea level and that “It matters” but Ireland attack coach Mike Catt does not believe a word...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...
