Alan Dickens joins coaching set-up at Newcastle Falcons
10 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons are delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Dickens as senior coach of the club. Dickens joins Steve Diamond’s coaching team from Leicester Tigers, where he spent the 2023/24...
Chris Smith bids farewell to the Bulls
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have bid farewell to Chris Smith who moves on at the end of his contract to join French side, Oyonnax Rugby. The 2023/24 VURC Golden Boot winner joined the franchise in 2020 and has...
Premiership transfer news
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
URC transfer news
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
Andre Esterhuizen slapped with 4-match ban
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAndre Esterhuizen has been suspended for three matches (subject to completing the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Springboks' Player Ratings vs Portugal
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two gruelling tests against the Irish, the Springboks took on Portugal in a very one sided affair that saw the world champions run out comfortable 64-21 victors. The Springbok matchday 23 saw seven...
Centre Sammy Arnold joins Newcastle Falcons
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have added physicality and dynamism to their midfield with the signing of Brive’s Sammy Arnold on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old centre has one Ireland cap and more than a century...
Aled Davies departs Saracens
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySARACENS CAN TODAY REVEAL THAT ALED DAVIES HAS LEFT THE CLUB FOR A NEW CHALLENGE. The scrum-half, who made 77 appearances for Saracens has returned home to his native Wales which means he will be closer...
Hatton to lead sharks in third Currie Cup fixture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks play their third match of the 2024 Currie Cup on Friday when they host the Pumas at Kings Park. This game is vital for both teams as they chase Currie Cup glory. Both have had tough starts...