EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating 4th and 11th place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 12 of the championship...
URC Officials for Round 12
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, MARCH 22 Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...
SA Rugby appoints GM into new high-performance role
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Wessels, the former coach of Super Rugby teams, the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, has been appointed to a new role of General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby. Wessels,...
URC Round 11 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster leading the way again League leaders Leinster are looking to learn the lessons from last season as they set their sights on their first silverware in three years. Leo Cullen’s team top...
Johan Grobbelaar crosses twice in comfortable win for Vodacom Bulls
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls kept themselves firmly in BKT United Rugby Championship title contention by defeating fierce South African rivals the DHL Stormers 40-22 at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld. Hooker Johan Grobbelaar...
Fourie leads DHL Stormers in Pretoria
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie returns as captain of the DHL Stormers for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship North-South encounter with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. The experienced flank is joined by fellow...
Burger returns for Vodacom Bulls celebrations of origin versus the DHL Stormers
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls will celebrate 19 schools in its matchday 23 for round 11 of the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship which is dedicated to rugby Origins of the franchise rugby ecosystem. The team...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy for Ospreys, Big Benetton test & more
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just SEVEN points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 11 of the championship...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
Pressure on in penultimate derby round in SA
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final...