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The Eight uncapped players in the Springboks squad for the Lions Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Frans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...

Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Frans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...

SA Rugby confirms Currie Cup back to normal

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Currie Cup will be back to normal this year, with South Africa’s 14 provincial unions contesting the Premier and First Divisions, while SA Rugby also confirmed new competitions for the provincial...

Cheetahs welcome back Robert Ebersohn

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

32 year-old Robert Ebersohn is set to rejoin his old team, the Cheetahs, after an 8-year absence which saw him turn out for the Western Force and French sides Montpellier and Castres.    “We...

Everything you need to know ahead of round four of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will be hunting a return to the summit of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA when they host the Stormers in Durban in the fourth round on Saturday afternoon, while the Lions will look to record their...

Rainbow Cup Sa - Round 4 Preview

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will be hunting a return to the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA in Round 4 of the competition.   Sean Everitt's men were well beaten by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and welcome the...

Scott Otten announces retirement on medical advice

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys hooker Scott Otten has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.     The Swansea-born forward has been advised to retire on medical advice.   pic.twitter.com/sGxUW8GJdi —...

10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory.    In the British...

Dewald Senekal appointed new Connacht Rugby Forwards Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have confirmed Dewald Senekal will join the province as Forwards Coach from the beginning of the 2021-22 season.       Senekal arrives with extensive coaching experience,...

Leicester number 8 piques Springbok bosses' interest

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester’s hard-working number 8 Jasper Wiese may be handed higher honours soon as the 25 year-old has been linked with Springbok alignment camps ahead of the British & Irish Lions series commencing...