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...
Dragons RFC v Munster Match Preview
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Saturday Having been left out of the Welsh Six Nations squad, Rio Dyer is turning his attention to lifting spirits in the Dragons camp. The winger...
Lions v Bulls Match Preview
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions v Vodacom Bulls, 12.45pm, Saturday “This is personal!” That’s the message ahead of the Jukskei derby in Johannesburg. As Lions scrum-half Morne...
A case for Mulder - Cardiff’s South African secret weapon
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Mulder will be Cardiff Rugby’s secret weapon when they take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at the Arms Park this weekend. The South African scrum-half will be familiar with many of the...
SA Teams to look for redemption in URC
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams will give everything on Saturday when they return to United Rugby Championship duty for the first time this year, with a mouthwatering Jukskei derby kicking off the action in 2025. All...
Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...
Challenge Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets score six to surge past RC Vannes and secure knockout rugby After nailing down the bonus point in the first half thanks to two tries from Josh Macleod and one each from Blair...
Dempsey returns for Harlequins clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Dempsey will make his first Glasgow Warriors appearance since October in tomorrow night’s clash with Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop, as Franco Smith’s men look to continue their...
Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England international Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old made the last of his 23 Leicester Tigers appearances in...
Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong return to Ireland's squad for the Six Nations, while Simon Easterby has called up the uncapped Jack Boyle.Simon Easterby believes the return of familiar faces to Ireland's...
