Du Preez twins to remain at the AJ Bell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe powerhouse twin duo of Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez have penned new deals which will keep them in the Sale jersey until the end of the 2025-26 season. The club released the following statement: “Sale...
‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe likes of DHL Stormers pivot Manie Libbok and Emirates Lions playmaker Gianni Lombard hog the spotlight in the URC courtesy of their all-round skill and precocious talent, yet Smith has flourished...
Charlie bounces back from disappointment to star in New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen it was announced that Rugby World Cup 2021 will be hosted by New Zealand a couple of years ago, Springbok Women loosehead prop Sanelisiwe Charlie barely took notice, let alone started online searches...
Delport steps down as Springbok Women's Sevens coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, thanked Paul Delport for his services to rugby after the former the former Springbok Sevens captain decided to step down as Springbok Women’s Sevens coach following...
FIJIANA: "We are the underdogs in the tournament." - Raijieli Laqeretabua
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijiana star Raijieli Laqeretabua has dubbed her side ‘tournament underdogs’ as they prepare to face a host of experienced and formidable teams. “We are the underdogs in...
Sevens star Davids brings gold standard to Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFresh from winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal for South Africa, Stormers speedster Angelo Davids is harnessing his sevens skills to make an impact in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Davids...
Dai Flanagan: You Have To Be At Your Best To Pick Up Points In This League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a self-confessed rugby nause, the BKT United Rugby Championship is right up Dai Flanagan’s street. The Dragons RFC coach relishes the different kind of challenges thrown up week-in, week-out...
Training field remedies for Springbok Women
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women returned to the familiar surroundings of Grammar Juniors Rugby Football Club in Auckland on Tuesday to continue their pursuit of a first win in this year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand...
Toby Booth: SA Teams Raising Standards Of Attacking Play
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys boss Toby Booth has been speaking about the challenge of matching the standards set by the South African sides in the BKT United Rugby Championship as he prepares to take on the DHL Stormers. The...
Jordan Larmour injury bad news for Leinster & Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Ireland backline ace Jordan Larmour is set to miss Ireland’s Autumn Internationals after sustaining a foot injury against the Sharks last weekend. The latest tests...
