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Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...

Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...

Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Munster squad update as they prepare for All Blacks XV at Thomond

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad have started preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s sold-out clash against the All Blacks XV at Thomond Park (5.30pm). On the injury front, there were no fresh concerns following...

URC Round 6 Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

What a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...

Watch | Sharks score in the first minute

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks got off to a flying start in their URC clash against Munster. Aphelele Fassie crossed the line after latching on to a pass from Grant Williams. Watch Below: 🏉The Sharks get off to a flying...

Richie Gray will take to the field for the final time in a Glasgow Warriors jersey this weekend

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richie Gray will take to the field for the final time in a Glasgow Warriors jersey this weekend, after the Scotland and British and Irish Lions second-rower was selected in the starting XV to take...

Plumtree makes changes a head of Munster clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks enjoy continuity in team selection for their United Rugby Championship clash with Munster Rugby at Kings Park on Saturday. Head coach John Plumtree has rejigged his loose forward trio, shifting...

SA sides gear up for important URC round before break

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another gripping round of United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday,...

URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster lengthen lead   Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory.   They ran in five tries during a 33-12...