Smith delighted as Free Staters taste Currie Cup glory
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Cheetahs coach Franco Smith was a delighted man after his team survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions – in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans...
Cheetahs hold on for sixth Currie Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs raced away from the Lions and then held on for an ultimately nervy 31-28 Currie Cup triumph in Bloemfontein, earning their sixth title. The two sides had finished level on points...
Currie Cup Semi-Final Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and Griquas will face off in the first Currie Cup semi-final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday before the Free State Cheetahs host the Sharks in Bloemfontein soon afterwards as four teams...
Pressure mounts in the Currie Cup – Round 3 Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure is rising drastically in the Currie Cup Premier Division with a handful of teams reaching the halfway stage of their pool rounds this weekend, which could push the tempo to another level. The...
Lions name squad for Super Rugby opener vs Jaguares
6 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...
Pieter-Steph du Toit Takes Top Prize At SA Rugby Awards
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPieter-Steph du Toit produced a remarkable feat when he was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018 on Thursday, marking the second time in three years that the athletic Springbok forward scooped...
5 nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the SA Rugby Awards have been announced. The 5 players for the SA Rugby Player of the Year are: 1 Pieter-Steph du Toit 2 Aphiwe Dyantyi 3 Malcolm Marx 4 Franco Mostert 5 Handré...
Currie Cup Round Two Preview
7 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...
Jean-Luc du Preez signs new Sharks deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have moved swiftly to secure the services of one of the most promising young talents in the country with Jean-Luc du Preez deciding to stay in Durban. The 22-year-old flanker had reportedly...
Junior Springboks change six for French clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks coach Sean Roux has made six changes to his squad to face France with Wandisile Simelane starting on the wing and Lubabalo Dobela replacing the injured Damian Willemse at flyhalf. The...
