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Wessels handed nine week ban after Connacht incident

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks and Bulls front rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has reportedly been suspended for nine weeks following an alleged incident during last Friday’s United Rugby Championship clash...

Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute.   The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...

SA sides look to kick into gear in URC, as Sharks seek first win

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Stormers, Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Sharks will be desperate to end their winless...

Tom Farrell Signs New Contract

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm a two-year contract extension for Tom Farrell that will keep him at the province until at least 2028. Farrell made the switch to Munster from Connacht...

Makazole Mapimpi picks up 5-game suspension

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ulster Rugby on Saturday 18 October has resulted in a five game suspension.   After...

Dylan Richardson relishing his double life amid Scotland selection

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dylan Richardson is living something of a double life at the moment, but he’s more than happy to do so.   Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on...

URC Round 5 Officials Confirmed

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.45 IRE & UK / 20.45 ITA & SA Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 71st league game) AR 1: Mike Adamson (SRU) AR 2:  Ru...

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

URC Round 4 Review

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster make big statement in Croke Park cracker   A Croke Park crowd of 51,859 saw Munster Rugby deliver a statement performance as they claimed a 31-14 bonus point victory over champions Leinster...

South African URC Round Up

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers are still unbeaten in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, while the Vodacom Bulls bounced back in Ireland and the Lions recorded their first victory of the season in Johannesburg, but...