Sharks down Blues, Stormers clinch it at the last
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was late drama for the Stormers against the Lions, while the Sharks were decidedly more comfortable against the Blues in Super Rugby. The Sharks made it two wins from two...
Combrinck, Lewies & Smith Start For The Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree changes have been made to the Emirates Lions starting line-up for the Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. Ruan Combrinck...
Lions name squad for Super Rugby opener vs Jaguares
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Whiteley will lead a strong Emirates Lions side when they take the field against the Jaguares in their Vodacom Super Rugby opener in Argentina on Saturday evening (23:40 SA time). Each...
Dan Carter named Top League MVP
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter wrapped up his first season in Japan by claiming the Top League MVP award Sunday. A day after helping his team to the league title, the Kobe Kobelco Steelers playmaker was also named Top Kicker...
Top League Highlights: Yamaha Jubilo v Shining Arcs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis from Amanaki Mafi, Isaac Ross and Shane Gates were not enough for Shining Arcs to claim a spot in the Top League semi finals as Yamaha Jubilo claimed 5 tries to win the match 33-21. Kyosuke...
Top League Wrap Up: Giteau and Carter star in quarter final wins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Giteau's boot helps Sungoliath knock Frans Ludeke's Kubota Spears out Kwagga Smith scores as Yamaha Jubilo beat Shining Arcs Dan Carter scores 28 points as Wayne Smith's Kobe Kobelco...
Top League Highlights: Canon Eagles v Yamaha Jubilo
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dominant display by Jubilo as they run in 8 tries to thrash Canon Eagles 17-52. Takeshi Hino scored a brace for his side while Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith was also amongst the tries. Ayumu Goromaru...
Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Six More Players Sign New Lions' Deals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have announced that a further six players have committed to the union for the 2019 season, following the re-signings of 8 players earlier this weekend. Amongst the 6 re-signings are...
Super Rugby by the Numbers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNow that the dust has settled on yet another stellar Super Rugby season that saw the Crusaders claim back to back titles we take a look at who dominated the numbers during the 2018 season. Surprisingly...
