Six players on debut for DHL WP
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be six players making their DHL Western Province debut in the Carling Currie Cup clash with the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Sunday. DHL Western Province begin their Carling...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
The 2024 Currie Cup Preview #1
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Carling Currie Cup Premier Division returns this weekend, with Africa’s most awarded and biggest beer, Carling Black Label, back on board as title sponsor, and some big clashes between traditional...
The 2024 Currie Cup kicks off this Friday
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world, with the first games played in 1889, but it was only in 1892 that it became officially known as the Currie Cup. The original participating...
Carr to captain the Blue Bulls for 2024 Currie Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls forward Nizaam Carr has been appointed to lead the side during the 2024 Currie Cup campaign. Carr, who has captained the Tshwane-based franchise in some United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions...
Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...
New payer welfare model confirms Currie Cup kick off
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Carling Currie Cup will kick off as scheduled, as one of the results of a ground-breaking alignment between employers and players to maximise player welfare, while facilitating a 12-month-long South...
Thaakir Abrahams To Join Munster On Two-Year Deal
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of 25-year-old back three player Thaakir Abrahams on a two-year deal. An extremely fast and elusive winger/full-back with deceptive strength,...
Du Plessis extends with DHL Stormers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMidfielder Dan du Plessis has signed a contract extension that will keep him in DHL Stormers colours until at least 2026. The 29-year-old has 64 DHL Stormers caps and has never played for another team,...
URC Round 12 Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...