A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
Three changes for Saints for first Champions Cup clash in RSA
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints will break new ground this weekend as they take to the field in South Africa for the first time in the Investec Champions Cup, facing Vodacom Bulls in Round 2 of the competition on Saturday...
Six changes for the Bulls ahead of Saints clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyElrigh Louw is among eight changes made to the Vodacom Bulls side that will take on Northampton Saints in the second round of the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup. Louw returns to lead the herd in front...
Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS SIGN HOOKER HENRY WALKER
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today announce that hooker Henry Walker has joined the Club from Ealing Trailfinders with immediate effect. The 105kg 26-year-old arrives at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s...
SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
Gloucester name team for Challenge Cup
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby host Edinburgh Rugby at Kingsholm tomorrow evening in the first game of the Club's European Rugby Challenge cup campaign. The Cherry & Whites have named a strong matchday squad to...
Gloucester name team to face Quins
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby return to Gallagher Premiership action this weekend with a trip to reigning champions, Northampton Saints. The experienced Val Rapava-Ruskin and Jack Singleton start in the front...
Juarno Augustus to join Ulster Rugby on 3 year-deal
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Northampton Saints number eight, Juarno Augustus, who will join the province on a three-year deal next summer. The 26-year-old South African...