Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...
OPINION: It’s time for Ulster to push on and join European rugby’s elite
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their epic 22-21 win over Leinster at their Dublin fortress, Ulster coach Dan McFarland has challenged his squad to now push on and become one of Europe’s big hitters. “We...
Stormers get the job done vs The Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers survived a huge scare to beat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 16-15 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Adre Smith scored the Stormers' only try in Cape Town, with 11 points from...
New Zealand prop makes Sharks debut vs Stormers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks will close out the year with a Vodacom United Rugby Championship coastal derby against old foes DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. These two teams have a tumultuous history...
Razor-sharp Venter finds cutting edge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe son of a Springbok great, Andre-Hugo Venter is writing his own story in a breakthrough year for the DHL Stormers. Venter has celebrated the festive season with some excellent performances...
Top billing for Bok heroes Etzebeth, Fourie in crunch coastal derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo titans of South African rugby will clash on Saturday when Deon Fourie and Eben Etzebeth, recent comrades in World Cup glory, face off in Cape Town. The resurgent DHL Stormers are looking to...
Top Performers: Cardiff Rugby vs Dragons RFC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn what will be a memorable Boxing Day derby for Cardiff, it was one way traffic as they dominated from the first minute scoring 9 tries against the Dragons at Cardiff Arms Park. Rhys Carre, Tomos...
Top Performers: Stormers v Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA victory for the DHL Stormers in an all South African affair in Cape Town (26 - 29). Let us look at some of the top performers in this game. Hacjivah Dayimani:Daymani earned the Man of the match title...
Exeter Chiefs extend unbeaten home record to 23 games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs maintained their superb home form to climb into the top four of the Gallagher Premiership as they emphatically defeated Leicester 29-10 in front of a record crowd at Sandy Park. An attendance...
Match Preview: Zebre Parma v Benetton Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBoth teams head into this Italian derby on the back of notable Challenge Cup victories over French opposition. Zebre won 21-14 away to Oyonnax, with the boot of fly-half Gerónimo Prisciantelli...
