USA international Ruben de Haas signs for Saracens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced the signing of scrum-half Ruben de Haas. The 22-year-old will join the Men in Black on a two-year deal from South African franchise the Cheetahs. Born...
Test Stars Light Up The Opening Round Of The Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuntory Sungoliath and Panasonic Wild Knights lead the way in their respective conferences after the opening round of the Top League. Panasonic claimed a comprehensive 55-14 victory over Ricoh...
Two Red Cards in the Premiership clash at Welford Round
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth Leicester Tigers and Wasps saw player's given their marching orders on Saturday at Welford Road. Tigers' loose forward Jasper Wiese was sent for an early shower in the first half for a clearout...
International stars shine in the opening day of the Japanese Top League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicked off Saturday with five entertaining matches in the opening day of action. The opening game of the new season, saw the Shining Arcs breeze past Honda Heat claiming...
SA Rugby confirm preparation fixtures to kick off 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced the kick-off of the 2021 season with a number of preparation fixtures for eight provincial teams as national planning focuses on entry to the international Rainbow Cup and the Springboks’...
Cheetah squad for 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2020/21 Currie Cup something of the past, everyone anxiously awaits the announcement of the next local rugby competition. The Cheetahs started with training last week, and...
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Cornal Hendricks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are many reasons why sport captures the imagination of the public but none do so more than your classic Cinderella story. The type of story that can inspire your everyday man. One that...
Cheetahs' forwards coach heads to London Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs' forwards coach Corniel van Zyl is set to leave Bloemfontein to begin a new chapter with London Irish as Declan Kidney’s assistant coach. Van spent a significant portion of his...
Bulls end 12-year wait for Currie Cup glory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls won the Currie Cup for the first time since 2009 when they defeated the Sharks in a dramatic and nail-biting final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, which only ended after...
Exiles add van Zyl to coaching set-up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish have confirmed the appointment of Corniel van Zyl, with the South African arriving as Assistant Coach in Declan Kidney's coaching set-up. The 41-year-old makes the move from...