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Close encounters in South African URC derbies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Lee-Lo hits 150 as Cardiff host Ulster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rey Lee-Lo will make his 150th appearance as Cardiff host Ulster at the Arms Park on Saturday (KO 7.35pm).   The Samoan has become a cult hero at the Arms Park since arriving at the Welsh capital...

URC: Round 15 Match Official Announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 15 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma Scotstoun...

Stormers want to keep ruthless instinct against Sharks in URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Despite 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 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...

27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...

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...

Ulster return to winning ways at Cell C Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Glasgow Warriors to register a 31-24 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens their grip on third place in the Vodacom United Rugby...