Cape Town 7's Pools
2 years ago by UltimateRugbyThe two South African Sevens teams will both face the USA on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town next Saturday, with the pools announced shortly after the Springbok Sevens team claimed a fifth consecutive...
Match Preview: DHL Stormers v Zebre Parma
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers are reinforced by the return of World Cup winning Springboks Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse and Deon Fourie as they look to bounce back from four straight defeats on tour in Europe. Key...
Two changes to Scarlets side for Cardiff clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo changes to Scarlets side for Cardiff clash Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel has made two personnel changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round seven clash...
Arendse returns with Louw set to lead the Vodacom Bulls in Sharks battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls welcome back into the fold World Cup champion Kurt-Lee Arendse as the creative backliner starts his 2023/24 United Rugby Championship campaign against the Sharks on Saturday. The seventh-round...
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...
Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for the game. Farrell will miss the Six Nations...
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...
HSBC SVNS 2024 ready to reach new heights in Dubai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting new era for rugby sevens begins as HSBC SVNS kicks off in Dubai on 2-3 December The Emirates Dubai 7s is the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s...
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...
