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Currie Cup round 2 review

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second round of the Currie Cup Premier Division saw a series of thrilling matches staged over the weekend, with victories for the Cheetahs, Lions, Bulls, and a stunning comeback triumph for Suzuki...

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Toyota Cheetahs, who suffered a narrow defeat in a thrilling Carling Currie Cup Premier Division opening round fixture in Wellington last week, face another stern test on Friday evening when they host...

Three new faces in Boland starting lineup

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The newly promoted Sanlam Boland Cavaliers will kick off their Carling Currie Cup Premier Division campaign with a new-look backline, with no less than three backline players making their debuts against...

Players To Watch | Springbok Squad Announcement

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus has named his Springbok team to face Italy in their second and final test match of this test window with a number of players on debut some interesting positional changes and most notably...

Players leaving and Joining the URC this season

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks.   For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...

Meet Daniel Kasende – A player with a real tale to tell

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Daniel Kasende is a man who has a back story with a difference and a real awareness of the people who have played a key part in his rugby journey.   The Ospreys winger was born in Kinshasa, the...

A case for Mulder - Cardiff’s South African secret weapon

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Mulder will be Cardiff Rugby’s secret weapon when they take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at the Arms Park this weekend.   The South African scrum-half will be familiar with many of the...

Stormers and Griquas development agreement in action

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A group of Griquas players will join the Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams. The agreement, announced earlier this year, enables...

Currie Cup Bulletin #20

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Toyota Cheetahs will continue the defence of their Carling Currie Cup crown when they travel to Johannesburg to face the table-topping Fidelity ADT Lions in the first semi-final at 14h30 on Saturday,...