Bok Prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup. South Africa expect Trevor Nyakane to be fit for...
Cheetahs hold on for sixth Currie Cup
7 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...
Lloyd Back in Brumbies Fold
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProp forward Harry Lloyd has signed a two-year contract with the Plus500 Brumbies ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season to make a welcome return to the national Capital following a stint with Western Force. Lloyd...
Josh Strauss joins Stade Francais on loan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Francais have today announced that Josh Strauss has signed a short-term deal with the club as a medical joker for at least three months. 🃏 Un joueur d'expérience...
The Breakdown | Devin Toner omission follows trend of favouring youth over experience
7 years ago by The GuardianThe lock being left out of Ireland’s World Cup squad reflects coaches not wanting senior players on long tours where they must get used to no longer being first choicesBrian O’Driscoll knew just how...
"Yeah, it could have been a hell of a lot worse" - Jonathan Sexton on his thumb injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's talisman Johnny Sexton says he was "blessed' to overcome a thumb injury in time to make Joe Schmidt's Rugby World Cup squad. Johnny Sexton felt he was "blessed" after it was...
Currie Cup Highlights | Cheetahs v Sharks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat a fantastic semi final to watch and the Cheetahs were behind for most of the second half before catching up the points to tie up with the Sharks. From there in the last 15 minutes the Cheetahs were...
Currie Cup Highlights | Golden Lions v Griquas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions scored first. Then the Griquas, the two teams kept the game close but the Lions kept the lead and in the second half the Lions did everything to keep their 8 point lead making it more than a...
WATCH: Scrum half left red-faced after hilarious dummy
7 years ago by Rugby DumpGriquas scrum half Christiaan Meyer was sold the biggest dummy of his career in the semi-finals of the Currie Cup against the Golden Lions on Saturday.
Currie Cup Semi-Finals Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs will host the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein after they defeated the Sharks and Griquas respectively in exciting semi-finals on...
