Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, a former Toyota Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of...
Prowse skippers Saints in final clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEd Prowse will captain Northampton Saints for the first time in his career this weekend, as the men in Black, Green and Gold embark on their final outing of the season at Gloucester Rugby. The 24-year-old...
Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Strong foundation laid as Boks wrap up second camp
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his excitement about the international season ahead as they wrapped up a successful second alignment camp in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. The...
Pollock to 8 as Augustus misses out for Saints
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints team for their last outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this term, as the men in Black, Green and Gold welcome Saracens in the penultimate...
Departing Players: Premiership Rugby
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 Premiership is almost at its conclusion. With clubs preparing for playoff spots, off-season preparations have begun behind closed doors. Herewith a list of all the players confirmed to leave...
Augustus, Tshituka and Makhaza invited to second Bok alignment camp
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a group of 54 local and overseas-based players to attend the team’s second alignment camps, with Juarno Augusts, Vincent Tshituka, and Ntokozo Makhaza invited...
Saints book a place in the Final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints banished the heartbreak of defeat in Dublin 12 months ago to secure victory against Leinster and reach their first Investec Champions Cup final in 14 years. A...
Odendaal to lead Saints against Newcastle Falcons
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBurger Odendaal will take on the captaincy duties for Northampton Saints this Friday (18 April, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the men in Black, Green and Gold return to Gallagher Premiership action at Kingston...
