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Springbok legend retires after World Cup win

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Earlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...

Allan (ITA) - 'My mum is cap No.2 for Italy'

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from Italy fly-half Tommaso Allan as he reflects on learning the game from mother, an Italian international, before looking ahead to a defining seven days with Italy playing New Zealand and France.   Tommaso...

Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

David Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...

New dawn for WP Rugby as clubs vote in favour of equity deal

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Western Province rugby on Wednesday night secured a landmark deal when its amateur rugby clubs handed over the controlling stake in the union to Red Disa Investment. We understand that of the 159 club...

The World Cup Centurions: South Africa

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away and Eben Etzebeth with his South African chargers will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011...

Springbok 2023 World cup Squad and their high school career

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since the oldest player in the Springbok squad for the World Cup in France matriculated back in 2003 until the youngest player matriculated in 2020 a total of 427 players represented the South African...

Tim Swiel and Mitch Eadie join Edinburgh Rugby on short-term deals

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby today completed the signing of stand-off Tim Swiel and back-row Mitch Eadie on short-term deals, with the duo set to provide cover during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Swiel,...

Salmaan Moerat named as new DHL Stormers captain for 2023/24 season.

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lock Salmaan Moerat has been named as the new DHL Stormers captain for the 2023/24 season. Moerat is no stranger to the role, having led the team in previous campaigns. The 25-year-old was in fact the...

Rugby Mourns Nick Koster’s Untimely Death

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Koster, who was born in Robertson, came through the Western Province rugby rankings, having made the WP Craven Week side in 2006 and 2007 when he was captain. Nick Koster, who was arguable one of...