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Lions hunt down Cheetahs, Sharks edge Bulls and WP grind out important win - Currie Cup Review

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round three of the Currie Cup delivered some thrilling rugby action over the weekend, with the Sharks edging the Bulls in Durban and important wins for the Lions and Western Province.   In the early...

Everything you need to know about round three of the Currie Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The desire to ease the pressure closer to the semi-final stages of the Currie Cup will be a big driving force for the teams taking the field in round three of the competition this weekend.     With...

Newcastle Falcons Sign Springbok Scrumhalf

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ex-Springbok scrum-half Louis Schreuder is joining Newcastle Falcons for the upcoming Gallagher Premiership season.   The 30-year-old was a central part of the Sharks side which topped Super Rugby’s...

Nick Easter joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Easter will be Newcastle Falcons’ defence coach following the club’s promotion back into the Premiership - the former England No 8 returning to his homeland after a successful spell coaching...

Super Rugby's Team of the 90s - Auckland Blues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the final whistle blew on Saturday the 25th of May 1996, the sight of the scoreboard reading Auckland Blues 45 – 21 Natal Sharks confirmed Zinzan Brooke’s charges as the first champions...

Brumbies to play at UNSW Manuka Oval in 2020

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies have confirmed they will take a Super Rugby fixture to UNSW Manuka Oval for the first time since 1996.   The spiritual home of Rugby in Canberra since the 1920s, the Oval will...

Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour.   Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week.   Ireland’s...