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Callum Braley hangs up his test boots

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy scrumhalf Callum Braley has announced his retirement from test rugby.   The 28-year-old, who started the historic 21-22 victory over Wales in the Six Nations has cited family reasons...

Extensive preparations for Vodacom Bulls ahead of Benetton clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls will not be going into unchartered territory when they welcome Italian side, Benetton Rugby, at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.   The opposition will be familiar as the first European...

URC Friday Preview: Round 16

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A jam-packed weekend lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship with Irish and Welsh derbies as well as four ‘North v South’ fixtures as Benetton, Connacht, Glasgow Warriors &...

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

Munster and Leinster boosted by returning Irish Internationals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the second leg of the round of 16 in the Champions Cup, we round up the injury updates from Leinster, Munster, and Ulster.   LEINSTER RUGBY It’s all positive news this week for...

EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...

SA coastal sides move up on URC log

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks firmed up their prospects of reaching the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought SA derby wins on Saturday, and the Vodacom Bulls are still in contention...