South African teams break new ground in Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...
Lethal Leiua to duel rampant rookie Van Wyk
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams resume their celebrated regional derbies in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship and Ellis Park will showcase Saturday’s blockbuster clash between two midfield...
United Rugby Championship Round 4 Team Announcements
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 4 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #CONvMUN Jack...
Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals. Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...
Alapati Leiua signs for the Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the DHL Stormers for the new season. The powerful midfielder, who started his career at the Hurricanes before moving...
Premiership Rugby Team News and Lineups
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of the 2021/22 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Here are how the teams' lineups. Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins Team news for the Chiefs sees England...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
John Afoa to continue his career in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black prop John Afoa is set to continue his career in France next season. Afoa will leave the Bristol Bears at the end of the season to join PROD2 side Vannes. The 2011 Rugby...
Alapati Leiua to leave Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears have confirmed that utility back Alapati Leiua will leave the Club at the end of the 2021/22 season. The Samoan will join PROD2 side RC Vannes next season. A Foundation...
Team News: Luatua captains Bristol, Gloucester name an unchanged starting lineup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to the Bears starting XV for Friday night’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport). The All Black captains...
