Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...
Hooper to stay with the Brumbies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies and Rugby Australia are pleased to confirm the contract extension of Tom Hooper through to the end of 2025. Born in Bathurst, Hooper honed his craft locally with...
Meet the new boys in the Springbok team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPieter-Steph du Toit will lead the Boks against Wales on Saturday, in a team boasting two uncapped players in the starting XV, namely flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse and wing Edwill van der Merwe and two uncapped...
Winners & Losers : Springbok squad to face Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting matchday 23 that...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Sanele Nohamba wins URC POTY
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLions playmaker Sanele Nohamba has been named Vodacom URC Player of the Season 2024 following a fantastic campaign with the Johannesburg-based franchise. The award was open to any...
Jack Dempsey's first URC Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe number 8 has travelled to South Africa for his first URC Final in Warriors colours as Glasgow take on the Vodacom Bulls to decide who will lift the trophy. After joining Glasgow...
Robbie Deans names his squad to face Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the Club’s 23-player squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup fixture against Fiji. Head coach Robbie Deans will lead a squad packed full of international...
Andrea Piardi to officiate the URC Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne year after becoming the first Italian match official to referee a BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final, Andrea Piardi has been appointed to this season’s showpiece decider in Pretoria...
England u20 men confirm World Rugby u20 Championship squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s U20 Men squad to travel to South Africa for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed. Head coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have named their...
