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CONFIRMED: Bismarck du Plessis joins the Bulls

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls have finalised an exciting signing with the acquisition of experienced Springbok hooker, Bismarck du Plessis.   The 2007 World Cup-winning hooker, who has a total of 79 tests to his name,...

Premiership Rugby Ins And Outs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

BATH RUGBY Ins: Will Butt (academy), Arthur Cordwell (academy), Johannes Jonker (Ealing Trailfinders), D’Arcy Rae (Glasgow Warriors), Kieran Verden (academy), Jaco Coetzee (The Stormers), Danny...

Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...

TOP 14 Round One Wrap Up And Team Of The Week

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening weekend of the TOP 14 did not disappoint with Biarritz kicking the new season off with a shock 27-15 victory over Bordeaux.   We take a look at the opening weekend's game and pick our...

Currently uncontracted players from the Northern leagues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021-22 season is imminent and weeks of busy transfer activity has changed the situations of many players; some will turn out in new jerseys and some have been rendered free agents.     Here’s...

Is Bismarck back?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The decorated Springbok hooker has barely hung up his boots but it now, apparently, in talks with the Bulls, according to a piece in the Rapport.    Du Plessis enjoyed a magnificent career...

The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures.   Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...

New Zealand rugby announce major global partnership with Altrad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced a major partnership with Altrad to become the Official Front of Jersey sponsor to the All Blacks and Black Ferns from 2022.   Altrad, a world leader in the...

The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off.   While the PROD2 is not France's...