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Malcolm Marx, the next great Springbok hooker

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From the days of James Dalton to John Smit to Bismark du Plessis the South African rugby public have been blessed time and time again with fantastic talents in the middle of their front row.   The...

Western Province vs Natal Sharks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A nailing-biting finish to the match with Innocent Radebe scoring with 5 minutes on the clock and Rhyno Smith converting the try to put the Sharks ahead. The Sharks went into an early lead through a penalty...

Free State Cheetahs vs Golden Lions

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

What a climax to the game at the Free State Stadium as Sergeal Petersen's late try stole victory for the home side. After leading 13-7 at the break, the Cheetahs let in 2 quickfire tries from the Lions...

Cheetahs name 28-man Pro14 touring squad

6 years ago by Cheetahs Rugby

The Cheetahs have named a strong 28-man touring squad for their first two away games in the Pro14.   The Bloemfontein-based side will face Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium in their season-opener...

New coaching structure for Cheetahs

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The management of the Free State Cheetahs, received approval for the new appointments and structural changes going into the PRO14 and the overlap with 2017 Currie Cup.   Dave Williams has been appointed...

Weekend Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre Spies announces his retirement Former Springbok and Bulls loose forward Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from all from all forms of rugby following a career that last 13 years....

Bulls grant Nollis Marais leave for the rest of season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls confirmed on Sunday evening that Blue Bulls Head Coach Nollis Marais has been granted leave for the remainder of the 2017 season.   Barend van Graan, CEO of the BBCo, explained that...

Jano Vermaak replaces injured Cronjé in Bok squad

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for Ross Cronjé, who sustained a right ankle injury in the Springboks’ 37-15 victory over Argentina on...

Sharks quartet loaned to Kings

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have loaned Khaya Majola, Rowan Gouws, S'bura Sithole and Stephan Coetzee to the Kings for the upcoming PRO14 season.   Loose forward Majola, scrum-half Gouws, utility back Sithole and...

Marnitz Boshoff one of 8 players committing to Bulls

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff has joined the Blue Bulls on a two-year deal, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday.   The Bulls have also confirmed the extension...