Ultimate Rugby Experience @ Nooitgedacht is the largest private rugby collection in the world, exhibiting the legendary collections of Theo Geustyn and Choet Visser in an innovative way that encourages engagement with the historical items on display, as well as interaction among visitors. The venue, situated within the picturesque Nooitgedacht Village, less than 10km from Stellenbosch, creates an immersive experience of the rich cultural heritage encapsulated by one of South Africa's most beloved sports, while carrying this heritage forward into new, unexplored territory. The venue also includes Ruck & Maul restaurant. Here guests can enjoy wood-fired pizzas and electrifying live game screenings. This is a place to explore a history full of sensation and intrigue, to gather with friends, to make new acquaintances and to discover what it means to be South African.
The woodfire pizza oven, adjacent to the Ruck & Maul kitchen churns out famous Mazza-family style pizzas.
Make the most of beautiful sunny days in the Boland on our covered patio, equipped with top braai facilities.
Enjoy the unique atmosphere and delicious food of Ruck & Maul Restaurant. Our function area is equipped with top technological amenities to host your next event or function in this vibrant setting.
WRE has a fully stocked, permanent bar area. Our trained, professional and hospitable service staff are eager to meet you.
Ample safe and convenient parking, adjacent to the facility is available for all visitors.
Lose yourself in decades worth of rare and interesting rugby memorabilia. Having combined the renowned collections of Choet Visser and Theo Guestyn, this is the largest private rugby collection in the world.
Ruck & Maul Restaurant serves up some of Stellenbosch’s best pizzas, burgers and gastro pub food.
Enjoy a hearty meal in a unique setting or enjoy a beer, while watching the game.
URE has a fully stocked, permanent bar area. Our trained, professional and hospitable service staff are eager to meet you.
Few things belong together like the game of rugby and a rea South African braai. URE is equipped and ready to host your next braai event.
Come share in the electrifying atmosphere of live game screenings at Ultimate Rugby Experience. The sport is meant to be shared.
A tour of URE is an enriching experience for members of every generation. It is an exciting activity for school groups, a nostalgic revisit of the past for older rugby enthusiasts and an intriguing look into South African history and culture for locals and tourists alike.