Currie Cup Round Two Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's oldest provincial rugby competition continues this weekend with the Golden Lions, Sharks and Western Province all kicking off their campaigns this week after having a bye in round one. Golden...
Springbok flanker set for lengthy injury layoff
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks and Springbok flanker Jean-Luc du Preez is set to undergo surgery on a long-standing groin injury and will be out of action for several weeks. Du Preez was released from the Springbok squad...
Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Ralepelle To Lead The Sharks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed that the very experienced Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, will captain the Sharks during the 2018 Currie Cup tournament. Chiliboy is a highly respected senior player...
Super Rugby by the Numbers
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow that the dust has settled on yet another stellar Super Rugby season that saw the Crusaders claim back to back titles we take a look at who dominated the numbers during the 2018 season. Surprisingly...
Crusaders v Sharks Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will host the Sharks in Christchurch which will be the first time the sides have met since 2016 with the Crusaders claiming a 14-19 victory in Durban on the day. The defending...
Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 Super Rugby teams have been narrowed down to just 8 teams who will battle it out to lift the Super Rugby trophy on 4 August. Road to the Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs The...
Unchanged Sharks Team to Face Crusaders
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo injuries following the Sharks final regular season game against the Jaguares means that head coach Robert du Preez has been able to name a completely unchanged 23 for their Super Rugby quarter-final...
Ultimate Rugby's Super Rugby Season Awards
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into the Super Rugby playoffs we have handed out awards for the 2018 Super Rugby Player of the Year, Most Valued Player and more. Rookie Forward of the Year - Shannon Frizell Highlanders...
Nkosi Injured as Sharks Name Squad to Face Jaguares
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks head coach Robert du Preez has largely stuck with last week’s side in naming his team to host the Jaguares this weekend. The Sharks head into the final round of action...
