Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has included star poacher JC Pretorius ahead of his side’s Round 12 clash with the Sharks, while Manuel Rass and Tapiwa Mafura start at outside centre and fullback...
URC Round 12 Review
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySt David’s Day delight for the Ospreys There was St David’s Day delight for the Ospreys as they beat Glasgow Warriors 32-31 at Scotstoun with “a rollercoaster ride” of...
URC – Round 11 Review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague leaders Leinster pushed all the way Relieved Leinster Rugby boss Leo Cullen paid tribute to an “unbelievably dogged” display from the Ospreys following his team’s hard-fought...
URC Round 11 Preview
3 weeks 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...
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...
Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash
4 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...
URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lengthen lead Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory. They ran in five tries during a 33-12...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
5 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...
URC Round 3 Preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...
