New payer welfare model confirms Currie Cup kick off
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Carling Currie Cup will kick off as scheduled, as one of the results of a ground-breaking alignment between employers and players to maximise player welfare, while facilitating a 12-month-long South...
Easterby To Lead Emerging Ireland Tour To South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will travel to South Africa this Autumn to play three matches against Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition, providing high potential players with an opportunity to connect...
Scarlets sign Australian second row Max Douglas
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to secure the signature of highly-rated Australian forward Max Douglas. The 24-year-old has just completed his second season with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan. Before...
Springbok legend closes curtains on illustrious career
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an illustrious abd much decorated rugby career, former Springbok scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will take to the field for the final time for his beloved Toyota Cheetahs side in the SA Cup derby against...
Seven players to leave Edinburgh
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has confirmed the seven senior men’s players that will depart the club at the end of the season. WP Nel, Viliame Mata, Charlie Savala, Luan de Bruin, Adam McBurney,...
Clermont share a similar history to the Hollywoodbets Sharks
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Clermont-Auvergne team that the Hollywoodbets Sharks will face in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semifinal in London has had a few lean years but they will be arriving at the Stoop in good...
Ospreys ready to fire as Booth puts Bulls in the crosshairs
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales's Ospreys earned respect in the Republic by beating the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. South Africans are passionate about their teams, but they are equally accommodating and generous in their...
Ruan Pienaar takes the first step in his coaching career
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Springbok legend and Toyota Cheetah captain, Ruan Pienaar, will take the first steps in his coaching career when he officially joins the Free State u.21 and Toyota Academy coaching staff as...
Luan De Bruin to join Newcastle Falcons
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have added ballast and experience to their forward pack with the signing of Edinburgh prop Luan de Bruin. The 31-year-old has played at both loose-head and tight-head, and arrives in...
Cheetahs welcomes four Osprey players on short-term loan
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a demonstration of the strong rugby partnership between the Toyota Cheetahs and Ospreys, the Toyota Cheetahs are delighted to announce the arrival of four talented Osprey players in Bloemfontein. They...
