Rass, Mafura to start for the Lions
3 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...
Ospreys secure bonus point win over the Lions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a last minute venue change, but Ospreys dug deep to put on a convincing performance against Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets following a venue change due to storm Darragh. Four tries and a...
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...
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 17 Review
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRowntree proud of his table toppers With just one round of matches to go, reigning BKT URC champions Munster Rugby have gone top of the table for the first time this season - talk about timing...
URC Round 16 Squad Announcements
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 16 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #DRAvSTO Chris...
Munster boost top-four prospects with win at Emirates Lions
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster became the first European team to win in Johannesburg in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this season after beating the Emirates Lions 33-13. It was a sixth successive league victory for...
Emirates Lions boost top-eight prospects with win at Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEmirates Lions overcame the early dismissal of Asenathi Ntlabakanye to give their BKT United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a boost with a 38-14 win over Connacht at Dexcom Stadium. Having put 40 points...
Emirates Lions too strong for Hollywoodbets Sharks
1 year 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...
Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9 fixture between Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions have been confirmed with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. Johan...
