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Etzebeth to lead the Sharks in Challenge Cup final

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will lead a strong Hollywoodbets Sharks team named to take on Gloucester in Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup Final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. On this historic...

Gloucester look to turn season around

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having finished second from bottom in the Gallagher Premiership last weekend, Gloucester Rugby forwards Ruan Ackermann and Freddie Clarke regard Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final as a chance...

Springbok legend closes curtains on illustrious career

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an illustrious abd much decorated rugby career, former Springbok scrum-half  Ruan Pienaar will take to the field for the final time for his beloved Toyota Cheetahs side in the SA Cup derby against...

Two Changes for the Sharks' URC return

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hollywoodbets Sharks are back in action at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday when they entertain Italian outfit Benetton in the closing stages of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. While they...

Sharks win over Clermont, by the numbers

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Masuku shines again for the Sharks as they sneak a one pioint win over three time Challenge Cup champions, Clermont at the Twickenham Stoep   The Sharks were behind on both possession and territory...

Clermont share a similar history to the Hollywoodbets Sharks

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Clermont-Auvergne team that the Hollywoodbets Sharks will face in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semifinal in London has had a few lean years but they will be arriving at the Stoop in good...

URC Round 15 Review

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New team on top Glasgow Warriors are the new leaders of the BKT URC having jumped above Leinster Rugby at the top of the table. Franco Smith’s team did a professional job in recording a 40-9 bonus...

Meet Richie Murphy - the new man at the helm of Ulster

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For new Ulster Rugby boss Richie Murphy, coaching is very much a vocation. It can mean long hours and plenty of pressure, but he wouldn’t rather be making a living any other way. Murphy has been...

EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final matchups and details confirmed

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final matches have been set after a thrilling set of quarter-final games. Benetton Rugby reached a second semi-final in a row with victory over Connacht Rugby,...

Cheetahs gear up to take on Clermont

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, the Toyota Cheetahs will take on ASM Auvergne Clermont on Saturday, 6 April. The action at Stade Marcel Michelin in Clermont, France, kicks off at 13:30 (SA time),...