Boan Venter called up as Erasmus reduces Springbok squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, a former Toyota Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of...
URC Elite XV and Next-Gen Player of the Season Winner Announced
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 United Rugby Championship ‘Elite XV’ has officially been announced. The Elite XV is determined by a media vote and players must have made at least nine appearances to be considered,...
Scarlets name unchanged 23 for Leinster play-off
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDwayne Peel has named an unchanged match-day squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Leinster in Dublin (3pm; BBC Wales & Premier Sports). The Scarlets...
Scarlets make two changes to starting line-up for Sharks showdown
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international centre Joe Roberts will make his 50th appearance when the Scarlets take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday (18:30 UK time). Roberts will take his place in...
Augustus, Tshituka and Makhaza invited to second Bok alignment camp
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a group of 54 local and overseas-based players to attend the team’s second alignment camps, with Juarno Augusts, Vincent Tshituka, and Ntokozo Makhaza invited...
Van der Merwe’s ambition burning brightly as he takes on Springboks great
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springboks call-up when he takes on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this weekend. That will likely...
Van der Merwe’s ambition burning brightly as he takes on Springboks great
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springboks call-up when he takes on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this weekend. That will...
Scarlets make one change to starting line-up for crucial Lions clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets will take on the Emirates Lions in a crucial ‘Race to the Eight’ clash on Sunday, showing just one change to the side that beat Leinster last time out. South African hooker...
Round 15 URC Team Announcements
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, APRIL 18 Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...
Scarlets welcome Tomi Lewis back from injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Tomi Lewis will make his first Scarlets appearance of the season in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 12 clash with Ulster at Belfast’s Kingspan Stadium (17:15; S4C, Premier...
