Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback...
Weekend of upsets in URC derbies
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s thrilling South African derby round in the United Rugby Championship delivered victories for the lower ranked teams on the log with the Lions holding out the Stormers in Johannesburg before...
A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Not...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45. Springbok Edwill...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
WATCH | Edwill van der Merwe scores on debut
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWHAT A DEBUT SCORE!!!Edwill van der Merwe take a bow! #RSAvWAL pic.twitter.com/N3zo450g0U — Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) June 22, 2024
