Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Players leaving and Joining the Premiership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby seasson, clubs across England are undergoing significant changes ahead of the new campaign. A wave of high-profile departures and exciting new...
Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
Saints sign lock van der Mescht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...
Damian Willemse speaks ahead of his Springboks return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse makes a stirring return to the Springbok XV as he resumes his role at fullback for South Africa’s upcoming Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld, marking his first appearance since...
End of the collaboration between Gurthrö Steenkamp and Stade Rochelais
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBy mutual agreement, Stade Rochelais and Gurthrö Steenkamp have decided to end their collaboration. Having joined the club in 2021, the former South African international prop left his mark during...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v Barbarians
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were in ruthless form when they toook on a star studded Barbarians side under Table Mountain in Cape Town. Captained by Jesse Kriel, the back to back World Champions blooded some new players...
Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape Town
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, in a performance that not only entertained...
