Rising Star Aphelele Fassi Handed Starting Super Rugby Debut
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks are in Singapore ahead of our opening 2019 Super Rugby fixture against the Sunwolves, looking to get the season off to a positive and successful start on Saturday. The...
All-time Varsity Cup Dream Team
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby44 players have gone on to earn Springbok caps since the first Rugby that Rocks episode that caught up with all the action from the latest rounds of Varsity Cup matches over a decade ago. Varsity...
Currie Cup Team of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup, South Africa's premier domestic rugby competition, came to a thrilling end this evening and we picked our a team of the tournament. We tried to reward players that showed great...
Sharks hold their nerve to win first Currie Cup title since 2013
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks claimed their first Currie Cup title in five years on Saturday in a brave reversal of fortunes after going down in last year’s final. They outscored Western Province two tries...
Filling Le Roux's void in the Springbok XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus will be without the services of Francois Louw and Willie Le Roux for the final two rounds of the Rugby Championship against Australia and New Zealand. Recently we highlighted why...
Currie Cup Round Two Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's oldest provincial rugby competition continues this weekend with the Golden Lions, Sharks and Western Province all kicking off their campaigns this week after having a bye in round one. Golden...
Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Crusaders v Sharks Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders will host the Sharks in Christchurch which will be the first time the sides have met since 2016 with the Crusaders claiming a 14-19 victory in Durban on the day. The defending...
Super Rugby Playoffs Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 Super Rugby teams have been narrowed down to just 8 teams who will battle it out to lift the Super Rugby trophy on 4 August. Road to the Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs The...
Unchanged Sharks Team to Face Crusaders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo injuries following the Sharks final regular season game against the Jaguares means that head coach Robert du Preez has been able to name a completely unchanged 23 for their Super Rugby quarter-final...
