Skinstad says Sharks’ historic cup success proves South African sides deserve to be on board
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks skipper Bob Skinstad says the “magnificent” Challenge Cup triumph by the Hollywoodbets Sharks has fully vindicated the involvement of South African sides in northern hemisphere...
Thaakir Abrahams To Join Munster On Two-Year Deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of 25-year-old back three player Thaakir Abrahams on a two-year deal. An extremely fast and elusive winger/full-back with deceptive strength,...
Reinvigorated Hollywoodbets Sharks hold the cards in SA 'Survivor' duel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the 2023/24 BKT United Rugby Championship season is a game of Survivor, then the Hollywoodbets Sharks, South Africa's lowest-placed team this season, suddenly are at the well and they have...
New Zealand and South Africa agree to quadrennial rugby tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTraditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby reportedly agreeing terms. The two unions have been in discussions about reviving the tours since...
Hollywoodbets Sharks win first EPCR Challenge Cup title
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks lifted the EPCR Challenge Cup following a 36-22 win over Gloucester Rugby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It is the EPCR first title won by a South African club since...
Etzebeth describes historic EPCR Challenge Cup win as biggest club highlight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth described his team’s convincing victory against Gloucester in the EPCR Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night as his...
Gloucester v Sharks: Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA beautiful night in London saw Gloucester, a team familiar with the Challenge Cup finals, facing South African outfit, the Sharks, who made history by being the first South African side to make the finals....
Antoine Frisch To Depart Munster Rugby At The End Of The Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that Antoine Frisch will depart for Toulon in the summer after two years at the province. Antoine has been a fantastic addition since joining from Bristol in 2022 and there are...
Japan Rugby League One Preview: Final Round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKoroibete (Wallabies) v Naikabula (Brave Blossoms). Matusda (Brave Blossoms) v Mo’unga (All Blacks). Cornelsen(Brave Blossoms) v Leitch (Brave Blossoms). Gunter (Brave Blossoms) v Frizell (All Blacks)....
Jordan Els Signs New Contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have today confirmed Jordan Els has signed a new contract with the Club ahead of the 2024/25 season. The loosehead prop, who joined the Club from Ealing Trailfinders in 2020, has achieved...
