SA sides excite on local soil in Vodacom URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA successful conversion by big Willem Alberts summed up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend from a local perspective as the three South African sides playing at home ran amok against their visitors...
Dan Baugh, Dragons Head of Performance sanctioned
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA misconduct complaint brought against Dragons RFC Head of Performance, Dan Baugh, has resulted in sanctions for both Mr Baugh and the club. During the Dragons RFC v Ospreys Round 5 fixture on...
Match Preview: Hollywoodbets Sharks v Dragons RFC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving lost their opening five BKT URC matches, the Hollywoodbets Sharks were in need of a boost and it’s been provided by the return of their World Cup-winning Springboks. Second row Eben Etzebeth,...
Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Connacht Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Willie Le Roux makes his Vodacom Bulls debut as he opens the latest chapter in an illustrious career that has taken in spells at the Sharks, Cheetahs, Griquas, Wasps and out in Japan. “To...
Match Preview: Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLouie Johnson makes his first Gallagher Premiership Rugby start for Newcastle Falcons on Sunday when they host Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park (kick-off 3pm). The 20-year-old Cumbrian has played nine...
Match Preview: Sale Sharks v Bath Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFirst meets second in Round 7 of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby season, as Sale Sharks host Bath Rugby on Friday night. Sharks are the only team with five wins from six games so far this season and have...
World Champions return to fortress Loftus as Vodacom Bulls look to slay Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back and two-time World Cup winner, Willie le Roux will make his debut for the Vodacom Bulls who return to fortress Loftus looking to slay Connacht who visit the capital in round six...
Sharks welcome back Rugby World Cup winning Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injection of Rugby World Cup winning Springboks back into the Hollywoodbets Sharks fold is a major boost for the side ahead of tomorrow’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Dragons...
Scarlets welcome back internationals for West Wales derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has welcomed back a number of his experienced players for Sunday’s West Wales derby against the Ospreys (15:00, Viaplay). The Scarlets starting line-up for the round six BKT...
Griffiths captain Dragons in Durban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Ollie Griffiths will captain Dragons RFC when they face Hollywoodbets Sharks in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.05pm UK time). Griffiths will lead the team at...
