Damian Willemse shifts to fullback for Western Province's visit to Ellis Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Province backline has been shuffled for the Currie Cup encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The starting forward pack remains unchanged, while there are three changes...
Sale Sharks sign the tallest player in Super Rugby history
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of South African second-rower Jean-Pierre du Preez from the Cheetahs. The lock joins the club on a two-year deal and will link up with the...
Lions welcome back Jaco Kriel ahead of Currie Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions travel to Kimberley, the scene where the Currie Cup originated 128 years ago, to do battle with the Tafel Lager Griquas for the kick-off of the 2020 Currie Cup on Saturday 28 November. In...
Ex Springbok sets sights on a NFL contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok and Bulls sharpshooter Derick Hougaard has set his sights on an NFL contract as he plots his next career move. A darling of Loftus, Hougaard was capped 8 times by...
Two trophies, Seven teams: South African Rugby outlines domestic season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s seven franchises will battle it out for Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup honours when the domestic season resumes next month, after a complete re-working of fixtures and...
Harlequins Sign Promising South African Back Tyrone Green
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have confirmed the signing of promising young utility back, Tyrone Green, who will swap Johannesburg for South West London as he makes his move to The Stoop this summer after departing...
Jake White adds Breakdown Specialist to new coaching setup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has confirmed his much anticipated senior coaching group, after what may best be described as an overhaul of the BLOU MASJIEN (Blue Machine) since his induction into...
Relive: The Second British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions' hopes of squaring the series in South Africa ended in heart-breaking fashion as replacement Springboks fly-half Morne Steyn landed a winning penalty with the last kick...