Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbyob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
David Ribbans signs three-year deal with Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have confirmed the signing of South African-born England-capped lock David Ribbans on a three-year contract. English-qualified lock David Ribbans joined Saints from South African outfit...
Super Steyn’s still giving it horns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA spectacular 50:22 kick in front of 41 thousand plus at Loftus Versfeld was a reminder of the magic that Morné Steyn has produced so many times before, and when called upon continues to produce...
37-Man Ireland Squad Assembles for Italy Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland coaching group have assembled 37 players to prepare for Round 3 of the 2023 Six Nations Championship as the squad travel to Rome to take on Italy this Saturday (Kick-off 2.15pm). Cian...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 4: Most Super Rugby wins by country
3 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...
Team Announcement: Bulls vs Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls have announced a strong matchday 23 that will do battle against the DHL Stormers in round 14 of the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship, in Pretoria. The herd sees minimal changes in...
Nomawethu Mabenge ready for more as she joins Springbok Women in Cape Town
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs she sat in the iconic Salle des Étoiles in Monaco in November last year and looked around at the who's who of the rugby world, Springbok Women wing Nomawethu Mabenge felt a massive surge of pride...
Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...
