Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025. The pair bring more than 250 games...
Boks expect Wales to take them to the “gutters”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human and lock Jean Kleyn said on Monday they were preparing for an epic encounter against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in their penultimate match...
2023/24 Bulls Squad confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White has confirmed his player roster and management group for the 2023-24 rugby season. White will have 57 players ready to do service across three competitions, namely...
Arendse, Steenkamp and Mkhari win big at 22/23 Bulls Awards evening
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls held its annual combined awards evening, celebrating achievements by the Vodacom Bulls, Bulls junior sides as well as the Bulls Daisies who remain undefeated in their debut season of professional...
Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...
Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...
Blue Bulls welcome four new faces in coaching staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls confirmed the following coaching appointments to bolster its high-performance department ahead of the new 2023/24 rugby season. Gary Gold, Kennedy Tsimba, Phiwe Nomlomo and Jean Tiedt all...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
DHL Stormers welcome Gelant back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Warrick Gelant has returned to the DHL Stormers fold, after signing a three-year contract ahead of the new season. Gelant was a star performer in his first stint with the DHL Stormers...
Mbonambi captains Boks in Buenos Aires as Steenekamp makes debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will captain the national team for first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina in Buenos Aires in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up...
