George North approaches Provence Rugby - reports
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrently second in Pro D2, Provence Rugby is also very active on the transfer market and is working hard to secure the services of Welsh star, George North. The Aix leaders want the great dynamic launched...
Belfast holds key to Emirates Lions hot streak
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a rough start to the season, the unheralded Emirates Lions have rediscovered their roar and are licking their lips at the prospect of returning to South Africa with the prize scalp of Ulster in Belfast. Winless...
Sharks suffer front-row Bok duo loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe light that was at the end of the tunnel in terms of returning cavalry for the beleaguered Hollywoodbets Sharks has turned out to be a bit of a mirage with the confirmation that two key Springboks...
The Bulls eying Edinburgh's scalp on final match on tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls are eyeing the scalp of their round 5 hosts, Edinburgh as the South Africans look to complete their European travels with another successful showing in the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby...
Sharks look to turn URC fortunes around at home
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks are back in Durban this week with the sole aim to get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign back on track, while the other three South African franchises are nearing the end of their...
Four wins on the bounce for Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins made it fours wins on the bounce with a thrilling 25-29 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. In a seesawing contest, Quins scored five tries, including a brace to Player...
Connacht travelling squad to South Africa named
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named a 29-man travelling squad to South Africa for the BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures against the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls. This evening the squad...
‘I heard what I heard’ – Tom Curry stands by racism claim against Bongi Mbonambi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland flanker Tom Curry stands by his accusation that South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him in the World Cup semi-final. World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back...
Scarlets suffer late heartbreak
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets suffered a heartbreaking late defeat to Emirates Lions in a nail-biting BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Parc y Scarlets. With just two minutes left on the clock, a charged down kick saw...
Tough weekend for SA URC sides in Italy as Stormers go down to Benetton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers’ failure to capitalise on their opportunities led to their second defeat in the early stages of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season. The 2022 champions of the URC went down 20-17...
