A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
1 week 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...
SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
1 week 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...
Player pool announced as USA round out 2024 in Europe
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe USA Men’s Eagles will complete a nine-test match 2024 this November in Europe, traveling overseas to compete against Portugal, Tonga and Spain. Head Coach Scott Lawrence and staff have selected...
Former Springbok leaves Bulls for Boland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Springbok Cornal Hendricks has left the Bulls to return to boost Boland’s hopes of securing a spot in the Currie Cup Premier Division. According to a report by South African source IOL...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Force down Cheetahs with impressive win
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Potter starred with a double as the Western Force opened their three-game South Africa tour with an impressive 38-24 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The Force scored four tries...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
Easterby names Emerging Ireland squad for SA tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCormac Izuchukwu is one of two players set for their second Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa. Head Coach Simon Easterby has today named a 33-player Emerging Ireland squad...
Mac Grealy joins Western Force South African tour squad
3 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyormer Queensland Reds winger Mac Grealy has linked up with the Western Force ahead of their tour of South Africa Grealy was one of the Reds' most consistent in 2024, coming off a double in their narrow...
Currie Cup Bulletin #22
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions will host the Sharks XV in the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division Final in Johannesburg next weekend after the two teams won their drama-filled semi-finals in Gauteng on Saturday. Hosts...
