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Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...

Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks and Lions will be determined to capitalise on their home ground advantage on Saturday when they take the field in their postponed round six United Rugby Championship fixtures against Ulster...

Spotlight on local derbies as URC returns with a bang

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs,...

Stormers remain on course in the URC

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell...

URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...

Dan McFarland reflects on tough period for Ulster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster delighted their home fans as they powered past the Stormers in what was a strong, convincing victory at Kingspan Stadium – an effort which suggested that their recent difficult patch might...

Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend of Vodacom URC action

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cell C Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the domestic Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams, but despite this, three of the four...

Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...

DHL Stormers coach Dobson on the delights of touring

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Dobson is delighted with the challenge of the BKT United Rugby Championship, and that delight is not exclusive to the on-field battles. Dobson is loving the cultural experience that so few get to...

Vermaak brings up DHL Stormers 50 in Belfast

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Ali Vermaak will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter in Belfast on Friday night. The two teams will square off at 21h35 SA...