Neethling Fouche signs three-year Stormers extension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTighthead prop Neethling Fouche has signed a contract extension with the Stormers keeping him in Cape Town for another three years. The 30-year-old has developed into a fearsome front-rower over...
Malherbe extends Stormers legacy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension to continue his considerable legacy as a DHL Stormer. The World Cup winner has only ever played for...
Springboks sensation Kurt-Lee Arendse enjoying proving people wrong as he returns to URC action
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse enjoys nothing more than proving all those people who told him he was too small to play rugby wrong. The diminutive 26-year-old, who is 5ft 9ins and 11st 13lbs, is one of the...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Energy and anticipation for new Blitzboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThey have the most experienced Blitzbok of all times in Branco du Preez in their midst, but where the veteran arrived in Dubai for the ninth time, there are also three of his Springbok Sevens team mates...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Kolbe shows he is no stranger to the fullback role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Springbok supporters welcomed the return of the hot-stepping Cheslin Kolbe back into the side, his positional announcement left many intrigued. For the first time in his Test career, Kolbe...
Nizaam Carr returns to Loftus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose-forward, Nizaam Carr returns to the Bulls on a deal that runs from 01 November 2022 through to June 2024. The vastly experienced Carr brings (home) an impressive arsenal...
Lethal Leiua to duel rampant rookie Van Wyk
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams resume their celebrated regional derbies in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship and Ellis Park will showcase Saturday’s blockbuster clash between two midfield...
Libbok and Roos take top Stormers awards
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManie Libbok and Evan Roos took the top honours at the Western Province Rugby awards evening on Tuesday. Flyhalf Libbok was named DHL Stormers Player of the Year and Roos the DHL Stormers...
