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Louis Rees-Zammit in new injury blow.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Bristol Bears star Louis Rees-Zammit has suffered a new setback after picking up an injury in training. The 25-year-old sprained his knee during a training session ahead of Bristol's must-win...

Dragons name team for Bulls visit

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Fetuli Paea and back row Harry Beddall are among the call-ups as Dragons RFC face Vodacom Bulls in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm). Head Coach Filo Tiatia...

Walsh Adds His Name to Ospreys' Overseas Hall of Fame

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Walsh arrived at the Ospreys with no great fanfare as a relative unknown. But the USA-born, Aussie-raised utility back has gone on to add his name to the long list of overseas imports who have...

Joe Roberts Bouncing Back for Scarlets

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Roberts readily admits it was hard to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations plans, but he has responded in the best possible way.   The Scarlets centre is currently his country’s top...

Ospreys announce new deal for Kieran Hardy

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys announced today that Kieran Hardy had signed a new deal to remain with the team, cementing his commitment to the team and its ambitions. An experienced international scrum-half, Hardy has...

The “fantastic influence” of Tinus de Beer as his career comes full circle

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Tinus de Beer, this weekend’s BKT URC clash with the Vodacom Bulls will be a fixture with real added resonance.   It was with the South African province that the Dragons RFC fly-half began...

Pressure rises on SA teams in Vodacom URC

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pressure on the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will reach fever pitch this weekend as they channel all their energy into qualifying for quarter-final spots and...

Corniel van Zyl has signed a new long-term deal to become head coach of Cardiff Rugby.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African joined the Blue & Blacks as a forwards coach in 2024 and stepped up following the departure of Matt Sherratt to Wales. Under van Zyl’s leadership, Cardiff have enjoyed an 89...

Sharks Touring Squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has named a 28-man squad that flies to Wales today, ahead of back-to-back away matches against the Ospreys and Edinburgh. With the Race to the Eight heating up over the...

SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season,...