Home ground advantage to boost SA teams in URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will be determined to make the most of their home ground advantage once again this weekend and make up some ground on the log when they take the...
World Cup-winning Boks add more sparkle & fizz to the URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe one consistent among South Africa’s trio of BKT United Rugby Championship coaches in Jake White, John Plumtree and John Dobson, was the size of their smile in welcoming back their World Cup title-winning...
Eli Snyman receives 3-match ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Disciplinary process related to Eli Snyman's (Benetton Rugby) Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Friday, November 24 has resulted in a three game...
Warriors team named for Munster challenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA starting XV containing 10 internationals will make the trip to Musgrave Park for a date with the defending champions this weekend, as Glasgow Warriors take on Munster in round seven of the BKT...
Munster Side To Face Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster team has been named for Friday’s sold-out URC clash against leaders Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park (7.35pm). There are three changes to the side that faced Leinster last week with...
Harlequins to play Munster in an exciting exhibition clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match has been scheduled during the Gallagher Premiership’s break during the Guinness Six Nations with no league matches taking place. Harlequins will use the match to maintain vital fitness...
Defence-Splitting Grady Seeking Welsh Derby Revenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMason Grady says he has his mojo back and he will be out to prove it as he goes in search of revenge in this weekend’s BKT URC Welsh derby. By his own admission, the 21-year-old Cardiff Rugby threequarter...
Sharks announce their team for final URC fixture before EPCR
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis week’s United Rugby Championship clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday is all about momentum for the Sharks. After the return of the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks last...
Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...
Bulls on a high as Louw sets lofty target
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbycrum plough Wilco Louw’s return to South Africa has given horns to a raging Vodacom Bulls set piece and life to his hopes of harvesting a Springboks recall. Louw was again a driving...
