GUMEDE HANDED DEBUT WITH CARR SET TO LEAD VODACOM BULLS IN CARDIFF
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward, Celimpilo ‘Mpilo’ Gumede has been handed his debut for the Vodacom Bulls this weekend when the Tshwane-based franchise visits Cardiff Rugby at Arms Park in Wales. Gumede –...
Blue Bulls Welcome Former Springbok into Coaching Staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) confirmed that former Springbok and Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker has joined the South African franchise in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. A former...
Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...
Stars of the Japanese Top League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this coming weekend with eight fixtures in the opening round of action. Kubota Spears and Mitsubishi Dynaboars kick off the opening game at the same time that...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors. We relive the first test in full: The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...
Buckman and Franklin sign in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighlanders’ midfielder Richard Buckman and lock Tom Franklin have both signed a two year deal with Japanese club the Kobe Steelers. Kobe Steel’s new General Manager is Wayne Smith and...
Former Springbok Andries Bekker hangs up his boots
7 years ago by South African RugbyFormer Springbok and Stormers lock Andries Bekker has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Bekker made over 100 Super Rugby appearances for the Stormers and Western Province. The...
Springboks to get Fourie back but not Bekker
1 decade ago by Rugby Championship newsFormer Springbok centre Jaque Fourie is expected to be available for the Rugby World Cup but not Andries Bekker due to a change of decision at their Japanese club.
A letter from South Africa – June
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldJean de Villiers is on the comeback trail, Andries Bekker is in from the cold and Pierre Spies is off to France. It's all happening in South Africa this monthComeback kid: Jean de Villiers has made...
