Duhan van der Merwe linked with Racing 92 amid Worcester Warriors financial crisis
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClubs around Europe are monitoring the situation at Worcester Warriors as the start of the Premiership looms. Worcester have been served a winding-up petition by HMRC over...
Team man Simelane fits like hand to glove in Vodacom Bulls team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls secured a gem when they signed talented utility back, Wandisile Simelane, as part of their arsenal going into the 2022/23 season. The 24-year-old, who seamlessly shows his versatility...
Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers. The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...
Stormers set to defend URC title in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season. The South African franchise confirmed the news on Wednesday...
FEATURE: Maqondwana eager to grow as Vodacom Bulls player
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls new recruit, Phumzile Maqondwana, is relishing his time at his new home, Loftus Versfeld, while undergoing a grueling pre-season in the build-up to a tough 2022/23 season. It has...
Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign. With records set for the season-long...
1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby. The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...
Springbok fightback undone by inaccuracy says Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber lamented a lack of accuracy as his team’s fightback from a 15-0 deficit to lead 23-21 with 12 minutes remaining, ultimately wasn’t enough to record a third...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
De Allende relishing 'much louder' Ellis Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHard-running Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to the contest this weekend against the All Blacks, saying that Ellis Park will be a much louder affair than Mbombela Stadium last...
