South Africa's proudest rivalry to play out under the URC banner
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday evening will see arguably the greatest South African rivalries play out in the heat of the Cape Town summer; the old North vs South derby or, in more modern terms, Stormers vs Bulls. The...
Antoine Frisch has sights set on Irish jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench-born Munster centre Antoine Frisch has made no secret of the fact that his goal is to turn out on the international arena in the Irish jersey. Frisch joined Munster from Bristol Bears this...
Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes. Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Glasgow Warriors Vs Edinburgh Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow captain Kyle Steyn returns to the starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup opener at Scotstoun, as Head Coach Franco Smith makes five changes to his starting lineup ahead of the visit of...
Jake White: Champions Cup is tough
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls director of rugby Jake White admitted after his side’s 44-14 rout at Exeter Chiefs in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup that the tournament is harder than he initially anticipated. The...
Flanagan: Gonzalo on comeback trial
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Head Coach Dai Flanagan has revealed Argentine scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou is closing in on a playing return – but could be set to miss the festive fixtures. Bertranou, 28,...
John Cooney and Dragons RFC Named As First-Ever Winners of United Rugby Championship Unity Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster’s John Cooney and Dragons RFC can today be revealed as the first winners of the new URC Unity Awards. Ulster Rugby scrum-half Cooney picks up the The Difference Maker Award, while Dragons...
London Irish take positives from South Africa trip
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish were disappointed to come away with nothing from their Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 clash at DHL Stormers – but they can be proud of their efforts in South Africa, according to captain...
Stormers brace for impact against well-rested Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will be up against it in their own backyard on Friday evening as they will face a strong, well-rested Bulls side coming down from the north. The Stormers were last in action on Saturday...
Yannick Bru: Sharks adapted to secure ‘imperative’ win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks needed to adapt to the conditions to secure victory on their maiden visit to France in the Heineken Champions Cup on Friday, according to breakdown coach Yannick Bru. The South African...
