WXV 2024: Round two in numbers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...
The energised Stormers look ahead to Edinburgh
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter losing their first round opening fixture at the hands of Irish giants Ulster, The Stormers bounced back well over the weekend to earn their first win of the campaign. In a press conference earlier...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
URC Round 3 Review
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
Match Preview: Bulls v Ulster
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls v Ulster Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 15.00 IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA & SA Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 101st league game) AR 1: JD Jadezweni (SARU) AR...
Match Preview: Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby will bid to maintain their winning start to the new season when Bristol Bears make the short trip to The Rec for a crunch West Country derby live on TNT Sports. Bath are two from two after...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...
Chick reaches 150 against Tigers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCallum Chick plays his 150th game for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they host Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership action. The No.8 captains the home side in their 5.30pm Kingston Park...
Nortje to lead the Bulls vs Edinburgh
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje leads the Bulls nonet of returning Springboks who slot into the matchday 23 for the third round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship clash with Irish side, Ulster Rugby. The occasion will...
URC Round 3 Preview
4 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...
