Nama Xaba to the Bulls
5 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...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Mike Catt on Irelands tour to South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sign above the entrance to the Loftus Versfeld pitch reminds players they are 1350 metres above sea level and that “It matters” but Ireland attack coach Mike Catt does not believe a word...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
5 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...
Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament...
China and South Africa qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic rugby sevens
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChina women and South Africa men secured the twelfth and final places in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 rugby sevens competitions with victory at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco China women...
Top Performers: Stade Francais vs Union Bordeaux Begles - Top 14 Semi-Final
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExactly what you would want from a Top 14 Semi-Final, What a game! Union Bordeaux Begles (UBB) the eventual 22-20 winners over Stade Francais. UBB will now play Toulousse in the Top 14 Final. Let's take...
Rassie Erasmus on the Springboks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as they kicked off their 2024 season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday with a strong second-half...
URC Final: Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors - Player Focus
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the Bulls dominated the early stages of the match going 13-0 up, Glasgow Warriors clawed their way back into the game and managed to win 16-21 at Loftus Versveld. Here is our Key...
