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Pressure rises for South African sides in URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...

Springbok Women to play Canada and Spain in Madrid

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women will face Canada and Spain later this month in a first outing for the national side since the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand last September.   South Africa will play Canada in...

Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby Sevens ‘A’ squad members Noegh Hayward and Gurshwin Wehr will join the Springbok Sevens team in Vancouver on Wednesday and will make their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debuts at...

Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.     Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...

Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...

Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...

David Ribbans signs three-year deal with Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract.   English-qualified lock David Ribbans joined Saints from South African outfit...

Super Steyn’s still giving it horns

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A spectacular 50:22 kick in front of 41 thousand plus at Loftus Versfeld was a reminder of the magic that Morné Steyn has produced so many times before, and when called upon continues to produce...

37-Man Ireland Squad Assembles for Italy Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have assembled 37 players to prepare for Round 3 of the 2023 Six Nations Championship as the squad travel to Rome to take on Italy this Saturday (Kick-off 2.15pm).   Cian...