Star performances and surprise results at HSBC SVNS in LA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpain reach first ever men’s HSBC SVNS semi-final as part of an all European line-up which sees France v Ireland and Spain v Great Britain. Women’s quarter-finals are France v Canada, New...
Johan Grobbelaar crosses twice in comfortable win for Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls kept themselves firmly in BKT United Rugby Championship title contention by defeating fierce South African rivals the DHL Stormers 40-22 at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld. Hooker Johan Grobbelaar...
Fourie leads DHL Stormers in Pretoria
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie returns as captain of the DHL Stormers for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship North-South encounter with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. The experienced flank is joined by fellow...
Burger returns for Vodacom Bulls celebrations of origin versus the DHL Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls will celebrate 19 schools in its matchday 23 for round 11 of the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship which is dedicated to rugby Origins of the franchise rugby ecosystem. The team...
Italian rugby clearly benefitting from URC exposure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton currently sit second on the United Rugby Championship table. Springbok legend Jean de Villiers believes it’s no coincidence that the rise in Benetton Rugby’s performances in...
Irish inconsistency helps South African challenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to...
Stars missing in Argentina squad
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby31 players made the roster. Felipe Contepomi’s first selection as the man in charge of Los Pumas is close to that of the roster which competed at Rugby World Cup 2023. All but one...
Scarlets sign Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets are delighted to confirm the signing of Toyota Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old has been earning rave reviews in South Africa and was...
Wiese signs with the Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed lock, Cobus Wiese on an initial two-year deal beginning 1 July 2024. The 26-year-old forward has been a key feature for his Premiership club, the Sale Sharks whom he has...
Pressure on in penultimate derby round in SA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final...
