Exeter Sign Powerful South African Lock
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad for the 2017-18 season with the signing of powerful South African lock Wilhelm van der Sluys. Born in Paarl, van der Sluys attended the local High School...
Recap on two South African sides joining expanded PRO12 for new season
9 years ago by Rugby DumpLast week, the Guiness PRO12 and the South African Rugby Union came to an agreement to grant Super Rugby franchises, the Cheetahs and Southern Kings, places in an expanded Northern Hemisphere league ahead...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina names squad for the Rugby Championship Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has made four changes to his squad for the Rugby Championship, with second-rower Marcos Kremer and scrum-half...
Pro 12 all set to embrace South African teams - reports
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionPro 12 is all set to become a 14-team competition from the 2017/18 season onwards after South Africa based clubs Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to join the league.
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDylan Hartley re-signs new Saints deal and re-appointed as captain Northampton Saints has today announced that Dylan Hartley has both signed a new contract and been appointed as the club’s captain...
Southern Kings and Cheetahs set to join PRO12
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs received an axe from Super Rugby following a SANZAAR decision to reduce the competition’s participants from 18 to 15 teams from next season. The...
Pro12 expansion: Fixture list would protect derby matches
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPro12 derbies would be protected if the league splits into two conferences after the arrival of Cheetahs and Southern Kings.
Pollard, Cronjé invited to Bok assessment camp
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have invited 14 players to a medical and conditioning assessment camp next week, with experienced flyhalves Handré Pollard and Lionel Cronjé amongst the 14 players. Thirteen...
Southern Kings scrum-half Schroeder excited by Pro14 switch
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouthern Kings scrum-half Ricky Schroeder is relishing the chance to play in the new Pro14 after a deal was agreed to add two South African sides to the league.
Pro12 agree deal to expand next season to include South African sides
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Pro12 has agreed a deal to expand next season to include South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings, BBC Scotland understands.
