TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs vs Bulls XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChallenge kicks off on Friday, 30 September at 16:15, when the Cheetahs challenge the Bulls XV. The Griquas will take on Emerging Ireland at 13:45 in a friendly match. Both...
Emerging Ireland Squad Update.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emerging Ireland squad have completed a three day camp in the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin and will depart this evening for Bloemfontein ahead of their participation in the Toyota...
Victor Sekekete named Cheetahs new captain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVictor Sekekete has been named the Cheetahs captain for the Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup. Sekekete takes the reigns from Ruan Pienaar, who led the team in 35 games. "I'm nearing...
Emerging Ireland Squad Named For South African Tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have named the 35-man squad that will travel to South Africa in late September to play in the Toyota Challenge. The Emerging Ireland panel will have a three...
Free Jacks Announce Coaching & Management Appointments Ahead of MLR '23
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks have announced initial coaching and management appointments for the Major League Rugby (MLR) outfit. Headed by Free Jacks Head Coach, Scott Mathie, and newly appointed...
South Africa welcome Ireland, USA and Italy for tournament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the second Toyota Challenge,...
Emerging Ireland Squad to Play Three Fixtures in South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Emerging Ireland squad will play three fixtures in the Toyota Challenge hosted in Bloemfontein, South Africa this coming autumn. The Emerging Ireland squad will be led by Simon...
Early Christmas present as Chris Smit signs for Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChristmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped their latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player, Chris Smit. The 27-year-old, who plays at both...
Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract. Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...
South African and Irish A sides investigating new competition
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU are reportedly investigating the possibility of igniting a new competition involving their provincial A teams and three of the smaller South African franchises. The competition...
