Connacht undaunted by haunted Highveld
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving conquered Hollywoodbets Kings Park last week to earn their fifth win in South Africa, Connacht have now set their sights on becoming the first European challenger to corral the Vodacom Bulls at...
Potter sets magical sights on becoming a Wallaby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Harry Potter wants to be a Wallaby. That’s a sentence you probably never thought you’d read, but it’s true – after showing signs of promise with Leicester Tigers,...
Ospreys announce team to face Dragons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys have named their squad to face the Dragons in Round 5 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at Rodney Parade and is kicking off on Saturday 17th November at 17:15pm. Wales co-captains, Dewi...
Halaholo Joins The 100-Club After Fighting For His Career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJust a couple of months ago, there seemed next to no chance of Willis Halaholo becoming a Cardiff Rugby centurion. It looked as though his seven-year stay at the Arms Park was over, with no new contract...
Key signings for the Western Force for 2024 in Ben Donaldson and Nic White,
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today the Western Force confirmed its initial 36-player squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with a couple more spots to be decided in pre-season. Homegrown WA talents Carlo Tizzano and...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
Toyota Cheetahs travelling squad announced for Rounds 3 & 4 in Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Toyota Cheetahs are travelling to Peth in Australia on Monday, 25 September for the Round 3 and 4 matches of the 2023 Toyota Challenge. The Toyota Cheetahs will face Western Force on Friday, 29 September...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
The body still feels good enough – Scotland prop WP Nel has no plans to retire
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWP Nel insisted he will keep playing until his body tells him otherwise as he outlined his pride at going to a third World Cup with Scotland aged 37. The Edinburgh prop went to the 2015 and 2019...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
