Dane Coles to join the Wellington Lions coaching group
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Lions have announced that a new coach will be joining the pack, and it’s a name that many Wellingtonians will recognise. Former All Black, Dane Coles, has offered his time to...
Hatton to lead sharks in third Currie Cup fixture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks play their third match of the 2024 Currie Cup on Friday when they host the Pumas at Kings Park. This game is vital for both teams as they chase Currie Cup glory. Both have had tough starts...
Controversy over new British & Irish Lions fixture
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced a new fixture to the tour next year with a clash against a combined Australia and New Zealand side. This...
Getting to know Scott Robertson: The new All Black Coach
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday Scott Robertson will take to the field for his first game as the new All Blacks head coach after unprecedented success with the Crusaders. The former Crusaders’ head coach signed a four-year...
Toulon snatch up England duo
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon confirmed they will be signing England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam to the Cote d’Azur this summer. Sinckler, the 31 year old Bristol Bears tight-head prop, began his career...
Bulls v Leinster - Road to semi-final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls welcome Leinster to Loftus Versfeld. Beaten finalists in 2022, the South African side saw off Benetton while Leinster came out on top against Irish rivals Ulster as they chase a ninth...
Munster v Glasgow Warriors - Road to semi-final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster overcame Ospreys at Thomond Park and will again be at home in the last four when they face the Warriors, who edged out the Stormers at Scotstoun. The game will take place on Saturday June 15. Here...
SA Nominees confirmed for URC Player of the Season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls duo of Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom are up against the Lions’ versatile Sanele Nohamba for the coveted United Rugby Championship Player of the Season Award for 2024. The...
50 Year Anniversary of 1974 Lions Tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE HISTORY They are not just an iconic rugby team, they are one of the greatest teams in world sport, ever. And today marks a very special anniversary for The British & Irish Lions. Fifty...
URC final round review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyPlay-off pathway So, that’s the regular season over and we now know the make-up of the play-offs, with Benetton Rugby and the Ospreys having secured the last two spots in the top eight. As...