Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
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...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 14: Most tries scored in a match by a team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhether it's too much power, too much precision or simply put, too much prowess, some teams have produced wrecking balls who've managed to be regular visitors of the try-line. Here's a look at...
Dane Coles to retire at the end of 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Coles is set to leave everything on the field this season, which will be his last in professional rugby. A Rugby World Cup winner and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Coles has decided...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 16: Most Penalty Goals in a Match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome players' boots are more generous than others. Here's a look at the players who've scored the most penalty goals in a single match: Elton Jantjies (9) 25/02/2012 Lions vs Cheetahs A...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 17: Rookie players to look out for in 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Super Rugby Pacific competition around the corner. The New Zealand sides have announced their 2023 squads. All-round these clubs have included a total of 21 new-faces in their squads. Few of these...
Stormers remain on course in the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell...
Rhys Priestland leads EPCR Challenge Cup’s top scorers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we’re looking at which players are leading the scoring charts so far. Points – Rhys...
Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's Top 5 Points Scorers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations has been fortunate enough to host some of the game’s most prolific points scorers. With 5 days left until the 2023 tournament gets underway, we take a look at the top 5 names...
