Key signings for the Western Force for 2024 in Ben Donaldson and Nic White,
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today the Western Force confirmed its initial 36-player squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with a couple more spots to be decided in pre-season. Homegrown WA talents Carlo Tizzano and...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier 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...
Toyota Cheetahs travelling squad announced for Rounds 3 & 4 in Australia
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs are travelling to Peth in Australia on Monday, 25 September for the Round 3 and 4 matches of the 2023 Toyota Challenge. The Toyota Cheetahs will face Western Force on Friday, 29 September...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
The body still feels good enough – Scotland prop WP Nel has no plans to retire
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWP Nel insisted he will keep playing until his body tells him otherwise as he outlined his pride at going to a third World Cup with Scotland aged 37. The Edinburgh prop went to the 2015 and 2019...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
Willie le Roux becomes a Blue Bull
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Willie le Roux will be playing in the United Rugby Championship next season after it was confirmed that he will join the Pretoria based Blue Bulls earlier today. Le Roux is set...
Preview: Currie Cup Final
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA dramatic Currie Cup Premier Division tournament is set for an explosive conclusion when the Toyota Cheetahs host the defending champions, the Airlink Pumas, in Bloemfontein this weekend, while the First...
Preview: Currie Cup Semi-Final
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo highly charged Currie Cup semi-finals will be staged in Bloemfontein and Durban on Saturday, while the Mzansi Challenge will conclude with the final in Kempton Park. The Toyota Cheetahs finished...
Preview: Currie Cup Round 12
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySeven teams remain in playoff contention as the Currie CupPremier Division reaches the penultimate round, while the league phase of the First Division and Mzansi Challenge culminates with three matches,...
