Weekend of upsets in URC derbies
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday’s thrilling South African derby round in the United Rugby Championship delivered victories for the lower ranked teams on the log with the Lions holding out the Stormers in Johannesburg before...
URC Round 11 Preview
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Zebre Parma, Friday 7.35pm Sides from Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Wales, England and, of course, Scotland are name-checked in the Edinburgh team...
Mixed fortunes for SA teams in thrilling URC round
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Sharks...
Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season,...
Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFlyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Not...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45. Springbok Edwill...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Emirates Lions too strong for Hollywoodbets Sharks
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks' disappointing Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign continued as they were beaten 40-10 by the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg. The Lions ran in tries from scrum-half...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
11 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...
Boks to get wheels rolling with Cape Town alignment camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe coaching team, led by double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus, will assemble in the Mother City on Monday 4 March, for two days where they will plot their plans for the 2024 season –...
