Super Rugby Countdown Day 18: Most successful coaches of the Super 14 era
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore its expansion, the Super Rugby was called the Super 14 between 2006-2010, consisting of 14 teams. Following Super 12's success (1996-2005), the teams were under pressure to put a skillful leader...
World Ranking Permutations for the 1st Round of 6 Nations/Rugby Europe
2 years ago by World RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening rounds of the men's Guinness Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship 2023 this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland are...
Leolin Zas extends with Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Leolin Zas has signed a three year contract extension with the Stormers which runs until 2026. The prolific finisher, who made his Stormers debut in 2016, was the top try scorer in the Vodacom...
Springboks’ 2023 fixture list locked in
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match...
Super Rugby Countdown: 23 Past Winners
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just 23 days left until the new Super Rugby season kicks off, we take a look at the 23 clubs who lifted the trophy since the competition's inception in 1993. 1996 Blues The...
Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
Double delight for New Zealand at HSBC Sydney Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand romped to victory in both the women’s and men’s finals of the HSBC Sydney Sevens to increase their leads at the top of the HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2023 standings. It is the...
Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...
Bulls secure Jannes Kirsten’s signature
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are happy to announce the signing of Premiership and Champions Cup winner, Jannes Kirsten. The multifaceted forward will join the Pretoria-based Vodacom Bulls from 1 July 2023 with his...
