Springboks face Georgia for the first time in 18 years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday will see an interesting turn-up for the books as the Springboks will host Georgia for the first time on South African soil. It is, in fact, a rivalry very much in its infancy as the...
Cobus Reinach credits European stints for his growth as a player
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpeaking ahead of the Springboks clash with Goergia on Friday, Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach spoke of how his game has grown from his time in Europe. Reinach left the Sharks in 2017 to link...
Springbok squad to face Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has named his squad of 23 to take on Georgia on Friday evening. Much intrigue will surround the performance of the 3 debutants in Rosko Specman,...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
Champions Cup format and qualifiers confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the domestic seasons in England and France, EPCR is pleased to confirm the format and qualifiers for the 2021/22 Champions Cup as Europe’s elite club tournament is set...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
Profiles of the 16 teams in the United Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the exciting announcement of the brand new United Rugby Championship, scheduled to kick off in September this year, here follows the particulars of the 16 participating teams: South...
10 in, 12 out as Toulon confirm the signings of Quinn Roux and Cornell du Preez
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have began their preparations for the 2021/22 season having confirmed the 12 players who will be leaving the club at the end of the season as well as the nine new signings. Taofifenua...
Jack Walker to trade Bath for Quins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter four seasons at The Rec, former England U20 captain Jack Walker will take his leave of Bath this summer as he embarks on a new chapter with Harlequins. Walker’s departure from...
Bristol finish on top, Exeter edge Sale to claim a home semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe finals of the Premiership have been confirmed after Exeter claimed a remarkable 20-19 come from behind win over Sale Sharks to seal a home semi-final. Meanwhile, Bristol earned four league...