Emerging Ireland contingency return to Ulster match-day squad to face Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ulster men are in Johannesburg primed and ready for what they will face against the Emirates Lions this Saturday (KO 1pm, UK/Ireland time) at Emirates Airline Park in Round 5 of the United Rugby...
All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge. Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...
Roberts: Ospreys v Stormers is the Game of the Round
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Roberts has hailed Friday night’s clash between the Ospreys and the DHL Stormers as the game of the weekend in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The former Wales and Lions centre, who...
Marius Louw and Andries Coetzee to start for the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions will host the Vodacom Bulls in their opening fixture of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this Saturday at Emirates Airline Park. The starting XV sees centre Marius...
Fantastic Fourie Fires Up His Beloved Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJaque Fourie made an immediate impression as a 19-year-old debuting for the Emirates Lions in 2003. Fast forward to 2022 and his impact as the defensive coach has taken a bit longer, but the Fourie fire...
Returning Young Revelling In Fast-Paced Games
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving returned to Welsh rugby after eight years away in England, Thomas Young is finding the URC is suiting him down to the ground. Released by Cardiff as a teenager, Young had a short spell at Gloucester...
Du Preez twins to remain at the AJ Bell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe powerhouse twin duo of Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez have penned new deals which will keep them in the Sale jersey until the end of the 2025-26 season. The club released the following statement: “Sale...
‘Rock solid’ Smith seldom puts a foot wrong
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe likes of DHL Stormers pivot Manie Libbok and Emirates Lions playmaker Gianni Lombard hog the spotlight in the URC courtesy of their all-round skill and precocious talent, yet Smith has flourished...
URC Match Officials Announcement Round 5
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Ospreys v...
Hurricanes Sign Young Gun, Peter Lakai
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes have announced the signing of young gun, Peter Lakai, which will see him don the yellow jersey until the end of 2025. The 19-year-old loose forward joined the Wellington Lions...
