Champions Cup Players of the Day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of the Champions Cup kicked off on Friday evening with Ulster and Exeter Chiefs both claiming bonus point victories. Here our players of the day: Louis Ludik - Ulster The...
Western Province & Stormers raging over Eben Etzebeth’s Toulon move
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHot on the heels of his Toulon deal confirmation yesterday, Western Province and the Stormers are not pleased with Toulon and their dealings with Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth's...
5 nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees for the SA Rugby Awards have been announced. The 5 players for the SA Rugby Player of the Year are: 1 Pieter-Steph du Toit 2 Aphiwe Dyantyi 3 Malcolm Marx 4 Franco Mostert 5 Handré...
As It Stands: Selecting a 31-man Springbok Squad for 2019 RWC
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has limited time to finalise his squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup with test rugby done and dusted for 2018. Erasmus' charges...
Lions and SA Rugby continue Mostert battle
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to South African newspaper the Rapport, the Lions and SA Rugby are set to continue the fight for Franco Mostert despite the lock making his Gloucester debut this weekend. The...
Mostert joins Gloucester but awaits Green light
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Franco Mostert has arrived at Gloucester but must wait for the green light from World Rugby before making his debut for the side. The South African Rugby Union...
Ultimate Rugby's Test Team Of The Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith test rugby going on a break until next year we look back at the year that was in 2018 and pick our team of the year. Ireland are understandably well represented while there are a few surprises...
Springboks name unchanged starting side for Welsh Test
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn unchanged Springbok starting side will take on Wales in the final Test match of the Tour to the United Kingdom and Europe in Cardiff on Saturday. It will be...
World Rugby not interfering with the Franco Mostert saga yet
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has decided that they will not interfere with the ongoing dispute between the Lions and Gloucester Rugby over the services of Franco Mostert for the time being. The...
World Rugby requested to intervene in Mostert's contractual battle
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to reports in South Africa, the South African Rugby Union has asked World Rugby to intervene with and settle the ongoing contractual dispute between the Lions and Gloucester Rugby about the services...