Schalk Brits suspended for 4 weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySchalk Brits has been found guilty of contravening Law 9.12: A player must not physically abuse anyone after he was issued with a Red Card during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident...
Schalk Brits' past comes back to haunt him as he gets heavier sanction for 'Angry Warthog' punch up
7 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby World Cup hopeful Schalk Brits has been dealt a blow to his ambitions after being suspended following the old school punch up Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe on Saturday. Both players pleaded guilty,...
Challenge Cup semi-final fixtures confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup semi-final fixtures have been today confirmed with the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage details. (Kick-offs local time) Saturday, 20 AprilLA ROCHELLE v...
Super Rugby 2019 Rd 7 Highlights: Sharks v Bulls
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game was slow in the first half, each team had two shots at poles, Bulls got the 6 points wheras the Sharks missed their second, the score at half time was 3-6 in favour of the Bulls. In the second half, at kick off, the Sharks pulled some great rugby and scored a brilliant try! Jesse Kriel scored one for his team too and with Pollards conversion it gave the score 8-13 to the Bulls. There was a scuffle between the teams hookers and both of them were sent off for throwing blows, Brits threw the first and it was not unanswered by van der...
Brits' fate to be decided on Tuesday
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySchalk Brits' will learn the length of his ban at a Judicial Committee Hearing on Tuesday. The veteran hooker was shown a straight red card in the Bulls win over the Sharks in Durban after...
Pote Human extends contract with Blue Bulls
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls Company have confirmed that Super Rugby head coach Pote Human has extended his contract for another year, with an option to renew. Human took the reins early this...
Akker van der Merwe's suspension leaves the Sharks light on hookers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks hooker Akker van der Merwe pleaded guilt for contravening Law 9.12: A player must not physically abuse anyone, after he was Red Carded for a fight with Bulls hooker Schalk Brits during a Super...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRyan Crotty confirms move to Kubota Spears Crusaders centurion and 44-Test All Black, Ryan Crotty, has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the year, and link up with...
Diaz Bonilla Ruled Out For Three Weeks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoaquín Díaz Bonilla has been ruled out for three weeks. The starting Jaguares was injured in the home Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Buenos Aires, being replaced in the...
La Rochelle and Clermont storm into last four
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday. English clubs...
