The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off. While the PROD2 is not France's...
The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
From a selection crisis to a selection headache: The Springbok scrumhalves
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the start of Rassie Erasmus tenure as Springbok head coach in 2018, the former test flanker had limited options at scrumhalf with no clear front runner for the no.9 jersey 18 months out from a Rugby...
Thursday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby Final line ups #SuperRugbyFinal line ups #CRUvJAG ⚔️v🐆👊 Taylor v Creevy 💪 Whitelock v Lavanini 😯 Todd v Kremer 🎯 Mo'unga v Bonilla 🔥 Reece v Moyano 💨Havili v Boffelli —...
Clermont confirm four new signings including two Springboks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont have confirmed a further four signings ahead of the cut off date for Rugby World Cup cover signings ahead of the TOP14 season. The 2018/19 Top 14 finalists have added Springboks JJ Engelbrecht...
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...
Status quo remains in Currie Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs on Tuesday retained their spot in the 2019 Currie Cup Premier Division as they defeated First Division champions, the SWD Eagles, by 36-5 in a promotion/relegation match in Bloemfontein. The...
Cheetah touring squad announced
6 years ago by Cheetahs RugbyCheetahs will be leaving Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 25 September for their tour to Wales and Scotland. The team will be traveling via Doha and is expected to arrive in Cardiff, Wales on Wednesday afternoon....
PRO14 Preview: Conference A
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference A and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Cardiff...
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...