CONFIRMED: Rainbow Cup to run as 'dual tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures'
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 and SA Rugby have confirmed that the Rainbow Cup will no longer take place as planned. The South African teams are unable to travel to the UK & Ireland and after 'colossal...
London Irish to add Mike Willemse to squad
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish will complete the signing of hooker Mike Willemse ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 28-year-old South African, who is currently plying his trade for Edinburgh in the Pro14,...
Injured Bok stars expected to be fit for Lions series
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fans will be holding thumbs on the prospects of a formidable quartet who are busy undergoing injury rehabilitation but might be ready to face the British & Irish Lions in July if all goes...
Steven Kitshoff extends stay with Western Province
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced prop Steven Kitshoff has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) and has been appointed DHL Stormers captain. The Rugby...
Springbok v B&I Lions matches moved to just two cities - report
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports, the British and Irish Lions are set to confirm that their rescheduled tour matches against the Springboks will move to just two cities and will consist of three Test matches instead...
Juan de Jongh returning to the Stormers?
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Juan de Jongh is reportedly set to leave Wasps at the end of the season and is reportedly in ‘advanced negotiations to make a return to Western Province and the Stormers. According...
Trio of young guns commit to WPPR
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe trio of Nama Xaba, Kwenzo Blose and Evan Roos are the latest talented young players to commit their futures to Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Flank Xaba (three years) and loosehead prop...
Law Trials Confirmed for Rainbow Cup
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThree law variations will be trialled in the Rainbow Cup starting next week, Red Card Replacements, Captain’s Challenge and Goal-line drop-outs all come in to affect for the tournament. Alan...
Pau stint could do wonders for confidence driven Jantjies
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Tuesday, the Lions confirmed that franchise captain and their go-to flyhalf for the past decade was off to France as a medical joker for the latter stages of the TOP14 season. In a statement...
Jaco Coetzee touches down in Bath
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Stormers number 8 Jaco Coetzee has finally arrived in Bath and has been shown around Farleigh House. The 24 year-old – who signed for Bath in February – has completed his isolation...
