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Dobson On The Brink Of Franchise History

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Dobson has entrusted players previously described as discards and journeymen with a United Rugby Championship campaign that has brought him within one win of becoming the most successful coach in...

2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African clubs in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken...

Ulster & Munster's Road To The URC Play-Offs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of their clash in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals, we take a look at Ulster & Munster's route to the knockouts.   SEASON SNAPSHOT   But for the distraction of Champions...

Stormers & Edinburgh's Road To The URC Play-Offs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of their clash in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals, we take a look at either side's route to the knockouts.       ROAD TO THE PLAY-OFFS: DHL STORMERS (2ND)   SEASON...

The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.     Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...

Where are they now? The Leinster team that won the Province's first Champions Cup Title

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster face off against La Rochelle this weekend, with the Irish Province searching for a record-equalling fifth Champions Cup title.   With Leo Cullen's men looking to add a fifth...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Stormers Deliver Shield For The People

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Being crowned the South African Shield winners in the United Rugby Championship has liberated the elated Stormers from a dark era in their history.   Stormers coach John Dobson, in expressing the...

Stormers, Bulls seal home quarter-finals in Vodacom URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will host valuable home quarter-finals in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Edinburgh and the Cell C Sharks respectively, following a pulsating closing round...