Close encounters in South African URC derbies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers all but secured the South African Shield with a tense victory in Cape Town on Saturday, while the Emirates Lions kept their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff hopes alive in Pretoria...
Stormers want to keep ruthless instinct against Sharks in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite the Sharks' recent struggles, coach Rito Hlungwani believes that they are a good side that could come right at any moment. The Stormers want to continue their ruthless form against South...
Pressure rises for South African sides in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Injuries force changes to Blitzbok squad for Vancouver
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA 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...
Emirates Lions battle to hard-fought home win over Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions produced a strong home performance to overcome Glasgow Warriors 35-24 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Tries from Sanele Nohamba, Francke Horn, Manuel Rass, Edwill Van Der Merwe...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel 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...
Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks and Lions will be determined to capitalise on their home ground advantage on Saturday when they take the field in their postponed round six United Rugby Championship fixtures against Ulster...
Team Announcement: Lions Vs Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions return to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for their Round 14 United Rugby Championship encounter against the Sharks. Back home from a challenging four-week European tour, the team from Doornfontein...
Injury forces Jack McGrath to call time on stellar career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Lions prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old was released by Ulster at the end of last season and had been without a club as he strived to recover...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 10: Top 10 most losses in a regular season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2010 and 2019, there was a curse looming in Super Rugby that saw teams lose as much as 14 matches out of 16. We take a look at the top 10 most losses in a regular season. Sunwolves...
