Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth, South Africa's double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales. The 34-year-old was seen to make contact with the left eye of Alex Mann...
French flavour awaits SA teams in Champions Cup
18 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Champions Cup crown against the Bulls in Pretoria, while the Stormers and Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France...
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris react to the draw
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell, head coach His reaction to the Rugby World Cup draw, which pitted Ireland against Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal: “Scotland have performed well in the last couple of tournaments,...
Instonians full-back Bradley McNamara joins Ulster as short term cover following injury report
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster has issued a squad update ahead of this Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium (KO 8pm). Matthew Dalton sustained a knee injury in the URC Round 6 clash...
Sale Sharks sign Gurshwin Wehr
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have signed Griquas winger Gurshwin Wehr on an initial short-term contract until the end of February. The 27-year-old, who starred as his team won South Africa’s prestigious Currie...
United Rugby Championship Round 6 Review
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers Storming Ahead There is now just one unbeaten team left in the BKT URC with the DHL Stormers having taken the spoils in an epic top-of-of-the-table clash with Munster Rugby. Both teams...
Scarlets secure dominant win over Glasgow
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets celebrated their first win of the BKT United Rugby Championship after nilling former champions Glasgow Warriors with a dominant display at Parc y Scarlets. Inspired by a power-charged scrum and...
Connacht Dominate as Sharks Fall Short in Galway
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks were unable to carry forward the momentum from their previous victory and suffered a 44 17 defeat to Connacht in Round 6 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening in Galway. Both...
HIGHLIGHTS | Scarlets vs Glasgow Warriors
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe highlights from the action as Scarlets took on Glasgow Warriros in Round 6 of the United Rugby Championship.
HIGHLIGHTS | Connacht vs Sharks
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe highlights from the action as Connacht took on the Sharks in Round 6 of the United Rugby Championship.
