SA Rugby becomes URC shareholder
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship confirmed on Wednesday that the South African Rugby Union has become the league’s sixth shareholder, joining the Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Welsh rugby unions, along...
100th Cap for Victor Sekekete
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs captain and lock, Victor Sekekete, is set to play his 100th game on Friday against the Griquas. Victor joined the Cheetahs in 2020 from Griquas and has played 99 matches for the Bloemfontein...
Shiel extends terms for ninth season in the capital
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce scrum-half Charlie Shiel has signed a new one-year deal with the club, extending his tenure into a ninth season with his hometown team. The 27-year-old...
Connacht undaunted by haunted Highveld
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at...
Cheetahs secure four talented players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs are delighted to confirm the signing of centre Ali Mgijima with the Toyota Cheetahs. He will play with Rewan Kruger, Andisa Ntsila and Laurence Victor, who also recently...
Piardi Becomes First Italian to Referee URC Grand Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrea Piardi will become the first Italian match official to referee a BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final after his appointment to this weekend’s decider between DHL Stormers and Munster...
Stafford McDowall commits future to Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the breakout players of the 2022/23 campaign has extended his contract with Glasgow Warriors, after Stafford McDowall put pen-to-paper on a new deal with the Scotstoun side. The 25-year-old...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four days until the 2023 Super Rugby season begins. The tournament will follow a similar schedule to the 2022 season, with 91 matches played in a round-robin, followed by finals in a...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 10: Top 10 most losses in a regular season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2010 and 2019, there was a curse looming in Super Rugby that saw teams lose as much as 14 matches out of 16. We take a look at the top 10 most losses in a regular season. Sunwolves...
Another round of “SA v Wales” in the Vodacom URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in...
