SA Rugby becomes URC shareholder
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship confirmed on Wednesday that the South African Rugby Union has become the league’s sixth shareholder, joining the Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Welsh rugby unions, along...
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Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Stormers take Champions Cup back to Gqeberha
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will take Champions Cup rugby back to Gqeberha when they face French side Stade Rochelais on December 13 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Round Two encounter will be the third Champions...
Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his...
In it together: A bold new identity for the DHL Stormers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers Rugby has taken a step into the future with the unveiling of a bold new identity, which will bring together the various communities that make it one of the most remarkable sporting clubs in the...
Erasmus names strong line-up to face Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong team for the side’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday, with the matchday squad featuring...
Independent disciplinary process update: Dan Sheehan (British and Irish Lions)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan (British and Irish Lions) has been suspended for four matches (reduced to three on successful completion of the coaching intervention) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered the...
Leinster to Host Munster in Croke Park
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will once again host Munster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby match at Croke Park on Saturday, October 18 (KO: 5.15pm).Leinster start the URC 2025/26 season with a two-game...
