Sef Fa’agase re-commits to Queensland Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVersatile prop Sef Fa’agase has signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024. The two-year deal sees the 31-year-old’s career come full circle, with Fa’agase rising through...
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...
Chile secure Rugby World Cup debut with dramatic defeat of the USA
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChile have qualified for Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history following a pulsating 52-51 aggregate victory against the USA in the Americas 2 play-off. Los Condores looked to...
Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Springbok team announced for second Wales Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales...
Ryan Smith, Connor Vest and Lopeti Faifua re-sign with Queensland Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have reinforced their secondrow stocks with pathway products Ryan Smith, Connor Vest and Lopeti Faifua recommitting to Queensland Rugby. Smith’s re-signing through 2024 comes...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...
French Barbarians squad named to face USA in Houston
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBig names have been included on the French Barbarians roster. The team will face the Men’s Eagles at AVEVA Stadium in Houston on July 1. The non-test match will serve as a warm-up for the World Cup...
Cheetahs secure top spot in the Currie Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finalists in the Carling Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions were confirmed this weekend following some nail-biting action, with eight teams booking their spots in next weekend’s four...
Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series. Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...
