Arnold: Toulouse have learned from Leinster defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain lock Richie Arnold believes his side are stronger after their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final defeat at Leinster Rugby last season. The TOP 14 heavyweights head to Dublin...
Leinster in ‘best place’ ahead of Toulouse semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have never been better placed to overcome Stade Toulousain than in this season’s Heineken Champion Cup semi-finals on Saturday, according to No.8 Jack Conan. The Irish...
Quarter Final Kick-Off Times Confirmed for United Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the BKT United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals have now been set for Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. The 2023 BKT URC Play-Offs will kick off...
Lumumba Currie appointed as Junior Bok assistant coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe experienced Lumumba Currie has joined the SA Rugby Academy squad in Stellenbosch in his capacity as newly-appointed Junior Springbok assistant coach, providing support to Bafana Nhleko with the Under-20...
What’s At Stake In Round 18 Of The BKT URC?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDHL Stormers v Benetton (5.30pm, Friday)Having been in second spot for so long this season, the DHL Stormers relinquished that all-important position with last weekend’s 26-24 defeat at home to Munster....
Navidi retires following glittering career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi will retire from rugby with immediate effect after failing to successfully recover from a serious neck injury. The 32-year-old flanker has not played since picking up the injury during the...
Sharks to feed off captain Kolisi in final-round frenzy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s sink or swim time for the Sharks as Munster Rugby arrive in Durban for a United Rugby Championship final-round shootout on Saturday. A roller-coaster campaign has left the Springbok-powered...
Massive weekend for SA teams in final URC pool round
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive final round of United Rugby Championship pool matches awaits the South African teams this weekend, as the competition builds up to the playoffs early next month where the top teams will be chasing...
Goosen saddled up to drive bullish Bulls back to final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen, raised on the saddle of a horse, is back in the saddle of Jake White's Vodacom Bulls. It may be a different type of saddle but Goosen's confidence and ability is no different, whether...
URC Coaching IQ Keeps Growing as Matfield Backs Nienabar to Make Leinster 'Even More Powerful'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African legend Victor Matfield believes the recruitment of Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber will make Leinster even more powerful. And former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy feels...
