Southern Hemisphere rugby set for major shake-up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecent events pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic have cast a shadow over the future of SANZAAR as some key players seem intent on breaking away, according to a report in newshub.co.nz. This comes...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...
PRO14 expansion could see the Cheetahs and Kings axed - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest developments in the PRO14 could see the competition further expanded into South Africa with the four Super Rugby franchises entering the competition but it would at the expense of...
Oupa Mohoje signs a contract extension at the Cheetahs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs have confirmed that 29-year-old flanker Oupa Mohoje’s contract has been extended until 31 May 2021. The experienced Mohoje captained the South African A side...
'Specmagic' takes his x-factor back to the Cheetahs but will be available for the Olympics
4 years ago by Rugby DumpSpringbok Sevens stalwart, Rosko Specman, will make a return to the Toyota Cheetahs after signing a two-year contract at the franchise. This follows his time with the Bulls in Super Rugby.
PRO14 Targeting August Return
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 has today confirmed a return to play date as well as a reduced format to finish the 2019/20 season following a five-month Covid-19 pandemic hiatus. The PRO14 Board selected August...
Weekly Round Up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJefferson Poirot Quits Test Rugby At The Age Of 27: The France prop has retired from duty with Les Bleus and stressed his decision was "not a whim" but had been carefully considered....
Bulls winger Cornal Hendricks' journey continues
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have announce that winger Cornal Hendricks has re-signed with the side committing his immediate future to the franchise. The 32-year-old Springbok wing won over rugby...
Ashley Johnson to leave Wasps
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe powerful, ball-carrying Ashley Johnson has announced that his time at Wasps has come to an end. Johnson joined up with Wasps in 2012, making the trip over to the UK from his native South Africa...
SA Rugby planning internal Super Rugby competition set for August
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed that it is currently planning its own internal Super Rugby competition which will, hopefully, commence in August. However, unlike Super Rugby Aotearoa in New Zealand, South...
