Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Nama Xaba to the Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have acquired the services of Kuyenzeka ‘Nama’ Xaba on an initial two-year deal. As he is affectionately known, ‘Nama’ slots into the openside flanker...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
South Africa vs Wales: Player Focus - Evan Roos
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers 8th man who recently earned his 50th cap for his club made his 6th appearance for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham. Roos carried on his rich form from the United Rugby Championship...
Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...
EPCR 2024/25 Season Pool Draws format announced
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup tournaments will be staged in Cardiff on Tuesday 2 July. Both draws will be streamed live on epcrugby.com and the event, which...
Rowntree named URC Coach of the season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby’s Graham Rowntree has been voted BKT Coach of the Season following another excellent campaign with the Irish province. Having led Munster to BKT URC glory last season, Rowntree and...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Sanele Nohamba wins URC POTY
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLions playmaker Sanele Nohamba has been named Vodacom URC Player of the Season 2024 following a fantastic campaign with the Johannesburg-based franchise. The award was open to any...
Jack Dempsey's first URC Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe number 8 has travelled to South Africa for his first URC Final in Warriors colours as Glasgow take on the Vodacom Bulls to decide who will lift the trophy. After joining Glasgow...
