Ireland Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs has so often been the case before, 2023 saw Ireland’s heroics in spring precede a fall in autumn. Once again, head coach Andy Farrell must pick his men up ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Traditionally,...
Fan-Powered URC Sets Yet Another Single-Round Attendance Record
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 146,000 fans have helped the United Rugby Championship to break its all-time single round attendance record for the second time in three weeks. Saturday’s fantastic crowd of 26,632 at Loftus...
Johan Goosen boots Vodacom Bulls to narrow win over Emirates Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen kicked a late penalty from inside his own half to send the Vodacom Bulls into the United Rugby Championship top four after a thrilling 30-28 win over the Emirates Lions in Pretoria. Jordan...
WATCH: Sanele Nohamba drop-kick goal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Sanele Nohamba evades a tackles to score a nice drop-kick goal. What can't he do? 😩@lionsrugbyco#BKTURC #URC | #BULvLIO pic.twitter.com/Uh7Leu6wFa — BKT United Rugby Championship...
Andrew Porter opens up about his struggles in Six Nations: Full Contact
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter months of anticipation the Six Nations: Full Contact series has finally landed on Netflix – and it has got the entire rugby world talking. The Six Nations championship is one of the...
Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9 fixture between Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions have been confirmed with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. Johan...
Grobbelaar returns, Nortje starts as Vodacom Bulls lace up for Jukskei derby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls welcomed the return of Johan Grobbelaar to match fitness. The front-rower had been side-lined since mid-December after picking up an injury when the herd travelled to Lyon in round 2...
The Crusaders travel to the North as they reveal squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako lock Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month. The Crusaders flew...
Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
