Munster boost top-four prospects with win at Emirates Lions
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster became the first European team to win in Johannesburg in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this season after beating the Emirates Lions 33-13. It was a sixth successive league victory for...
Emirates Lions boost top-eight prospects with win at Connacht
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions overcame the early dismissal of Asenathi Ntlabakanye to give their BKT United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a boost with a 38-14 win over Connacht at Dexcom Stadium. Having put 40 points...
Emirates Lions too strong for Hollywoodbets Sharks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks' disappointing Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign continued as they were beaten 40-10 by the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg. The Lions ran in tries from scrum-half...
Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9 fixture between Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions have been confirmed with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. Johan...
A successful weekend in the URC for the South African sides
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African franchises in the United Rugby Championship as all four sides secured valuable home wins in what could mark the start of a strong resurgence by the domestic...
Everything you need to know about Saturday & Sunday's United Rugby Championship action
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for Saturday's and Sunday's Round 3 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM...
Currie Cup Round-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is no place to hide in the Carling Currie Cup as the three visiting sides made life tough for their hosts this weekend, with the New Nation Pumas, Vodacom Bulls and Tafel Lager Griquas victorious. The...
Everything you need to know about round seven of the Currie Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Currie Cup log positions set in stone and the semi-finalists confirmed going into this weekend’s final pool round, log leaders, the Bulls, will target winning momentum in Nelspruit, while...
Swiel’s boot breaks Cheetahs’ hearts, Swanepoel steers Lions to fifth win and Sharks seal semi-final spot with seven try romp - Currie Cup Review
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond New Year brought relief for some teams in the Currie Cup, but for defending champions, the Cheetahs, their challenge this season ended in last-minute heartbreak in Bloemfontein. Three action-packed...
Everything you need to know about round six of the Currie Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup teams will look to start 2021 with a bang as the competition reaches the penultimate pool round on Saturday and every point counts with five teams still in the running for semi-final places. All...