An emotional night in store for double centurion Turnbull
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Turnbull admits it will be an emotional occasion when he makes his 200th appearance for Cardiff Rugby in Saturday’s BKT URC clash with Leinster Rugby at the Arms Park. On top of that...
Fourie leads DHL Stormers in Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie returns as captain of the DHL Stormers for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship North-South encounter with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. The experienced flank is joined by fellow...
Burger returns for Vodacom Bulls celebrations of origin versus the DHL Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls will celebrate 19 schools in its matchday 23 for round 11 of the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship which is dedicated to rugby Origins of the franchise rugby ecosystem. The team...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just SEVEN points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 11 of the championship...
Italian rugby clearly benefitting from URC exposure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton currently sit second on the United Rugby Championship table. Springbok legend Jean de Villiers believes it’s no coincidence that the rise in Benetton Rugby’s performances in...
URC Origins: Cardiff star Ellis Bevan doing his bit for the grassroots game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe URC Origin Rounds are firmly focussed on supporting the grassroots game and Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan is certainly doing just that. The Arms Park scrum-half has taken up a role as an assistant...
Sharks to be captained by Mbonambi and first start for Siya Masuku at half-back.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend with the Hollywoodbets Sharks travelling to Joburg to take on the Emirates Lions in their second-round clash on Saturday afternoon. This is...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
Stars missing in Argentina squad
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby31 players made the roster. Felipe Contepomi’s first selection as the man in charge of Los Pumas is close to that of the roster which competed at Rugby World Cup 2023. All but one...
Ospreys announce team for Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face Edinburgh for Round 11 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Hive Stadium and is kicking off on Friday 1st March at 19:35pm. Justin Tipuric is set...
