SA Coastal sides launch into URC top four
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers marched into an impressive second place and the Cell C Sharks into fourth on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, while the Vodacom Bulls remained in eighth position in a rewarding...
Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...
Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025. Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...
Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round...
New United Rugby Championship trophy revealed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first URC Grand Final on June 18. The incredibly unique piece of silverware...
Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhilip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action. The South African, who this week signed a...
Jamie Roberts & Will Harrison to start for Tahs against Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting dynamic is contained in this weekend’s clash between the Waratahs and Chiefs at AAMI Park as Welsh stalwart Jamie Roberts is set to start against a team coached by his old mentor,...
URC Friday Preview: Round 16
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA jam-packed weekend lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship with Irish and Welsh derbies as well as four ‘North v South’ fixtures as Benetton, Connacht, Glasgow Warriors &...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
