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Henning hails new TMO process as the future for the game

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The URC’s Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning has hailed the league’s new TMO system as the way forward for the game.   The newly introduced independent process operated for the first...

Scarlets Injury update ahead of Connacht game

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here is the latest injury update from the Scarlets ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round two clash with Connacht in Galway. Josh Macleod Josh injured his Pectoral muscle in training...

Mbonambi bracing for arm-wrestle with Argentina

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi shot down the favourites tag as the team prepares to face Argentina in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider in London on Saturday and said they expected an arm-wrestle...

Argentina name team for Springbok clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina will look to put the heavy 67–30 defeat to the Springboks in Durban behind and finish the VISA Macro Rugby Championship on a positive note. The rematch is scheduled for Saturday, October...

Edwards proud to step into the shoes of legends

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following in the footsteps of the likes of Barry John, Phil Bennett, and Jonathan Davies might seem a daunting task.   But it’s something Dan Edwards takes huge pride in, and he’s determined...

SA teams Aiming to keep winning records streaks in the URC

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks and Lions will try to remain unbeaten against their respective opponents this weekend as the United Rugby Championship picks up steam in round two, with the Stormers and Bulls keen to build...

Stars return to boost Wallabies second Bledisloe Test

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has been boosted by a trio of returning stars as he names his team for Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. Rob Valetini, Will Skelton and Jake Gordon have...

“Last week against the Pumas won’t count”

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok centre Damian de Allende and prop Thomas du Toit stressed on Wednesday that the team had put their 67-30 victory against Argentina in Durban behind them and said they expected an enormous battle...

URC Stats | Three most efficient attackers after Round 1

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The home teams dominated the opening round of the URC with just Munster securing an away win after the opening eight fixtures to start the season. We crunched the numbers and have put together the...

Smith staying such a boost for Glasgow Warriors

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland star Rory Darge says Franco Smith extending his stay with Glasgow Warriors is great news for the club. Former Springbok Smith - the man who masterminded the 2024 BKT URC title triumph - had been...