All Blacks and Springboks renew rivalry on New Zealand soil
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor rugby fans, the All Blacks versus Springboks rivalry is one of the most intense and fiercely contested matchups in the sport. South Africa's absence from New Zealand shores since 2019 makes it the...
Bulls rugby the first union in South Africa to contract their women's squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls Company (BBCo) has confirmed the 35-women roster of contracted players for the Bulls Daisies over the next two seasons. The Bulls Daisies are the first women’s team to be...
Chiefs side to face La Rochelle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has told his squad that will have to ‘dig deep’ if they are to make it to a second Heineken Champions Cup final. The 2020 winners head to France...
Snyman to leave Leicester at season's end
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers lock Eli Snyman will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2022/23 campaign to join Benetton Rugby. The 27-year-old has made 34 appearances to date since arriving in the East Midlands...
Sale Sharks sign Stormers forward Ernst van Rhyn
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the signing of versatile South African forward Ernst van Rhyn on a three-year contract. The 25-year-old, who can play in the second-row or back-row, has signed a three-year...
Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions...
Arnold: Toulouse have learned from Leinster defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain lock Richie Arnold believes his side are stronger after their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final defeat at Leinster Rugby last season. The TOP 14 heavyweights head to Dublin...
Leinster in ‘best place’ ahead of Toulouse semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have never been better placed to overcome Stade Toulousain than in this season’s Heineken Champion Cup semi-finals on Saturday, according to No.8 Jack Conan. The Irish...
Quarter Final Kick-Off Times Confirmed for United Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the BKT United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals have now been set for Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. The 2023 BKT URC Play-Offs will kick off...
Lumumba Currie appointed as Junior Bok assistant coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe experienced Lumumba Currie has joined the SA Rugby Academy squad in Stellenbosch in his capacity as newly-appointed Junior Springbok assistant coach, providing support to Bafana Nhleko with the Under-20...
